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Simple tricks to fix black screen problem in Windows 10

Sequel – Jawdat Nasri

The problem of the computer screen appearing blue or black remains a common problem that users suffer from, and if the black screen appears without displaying the error code or a message where you can decode the malfunction to fix the operating system, the problem becomes more difficult, especially if the owner of the device needs to use the computer to complete a task in his work or whatever, and this problem is usually related to the design of programs or the emergence of a compatibility problem between the version of windows and that device response to it.

Fix the black screen problem in Windows 10

According to what was mentioned in “windowscentral”, the particularity of the matter is that the operating system in Windows 10 provides you with a number of solutions through which you can verify and solve the problem, and during the following steps we show you some steps which in turn will will help in troubleshooting black screen appearance on system Run Windows 10, including:

Check for connection problems

There is usually a problem with the connection between the ‘non-laptop’ computer and the screen, if you experience the problem before actually logging into the OS, check the wired connection between the two ends of the screen and the device via the cable being used to show the image and, after confirming this step, shake the mouse to automatically reopen the screen.

It should be noted that sometimes when updating the operating system, the video signal may switch to a different port “DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, Thunderbolt and VGA”, although this phenomenon is rare, but also check that and try the correct port until the problem is solved.

In case black screen is an issue you face on laptop then all you have to do is press any of the following Fn, F8, F10 keys.

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Disconnect any peripherals connected to the device

Sometimes the reason behind the appearance of black screen on Windows 10 operating system is the connection of peripheral devices, so disconnect it and then you will see the black screen with download dots. Wait for the device to finish the installation process and then If the problem persists without the working screen appearing, then there is a problem with the compatibility of the version of windows with your device which is hindering the installation process.

In case you unplug the peripherals from your computer and find that it turned back on, gradually reset each peripheral until you find the root of the problem.

Updating the screen connection

The black screen usually appears suddenly when Windows 10 loses connection to the screen, all you have to do in that case is press the shortcut Windows Key + Ctrl + Shift + B and the device will restart, and in some devices you can compensate that step by pressing the volume up and down buttons simultaneously 3 times faster.

If the black screen still appears, press the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the device, then press it again to turn on the device.

The problem of the black screen appearing on the desktop

Sometimes it can happen that the device performs all the operational steps, and as soon as the Windows 10 desktop screen appears, it remains black despite the appearance of the “mouse” sign, at this moment the problem is related to the version of Windows, and for solve this problem, you can use the following steps:

Use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” to open Task Manager.

Click the More Details button.

Then click Processes.

Select the Windows Explorer service, then press restart and the desktop should appear after that.

Note: The first step is usually replaced by another shortcut “Ctrl + Alt + Del” if the taskbar does not appear.

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