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Windows 10 Black Screen After Login: 7 Ways to Fix it
Booting in safe mode may be an option
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Updated onJuly 11, 2024
updated onJuly 11, 2024
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Today we attempt to fix the Windows 10 black screen, which might have been caused by the massive diversity of hardware components Windows operates.
However, the free upgrade did not go smoothly for everyone. As you would expect, Microsoft software does not always work as intended for all the thousands of different hardware combinations.
How do I fix a black screen on Windows 10 after login?
1. Use a third-party repair solution
Black screen errors are less common and dangerous than blue screen errors but have similar behavior and manifestation.
You can treat and troubleshoot them with the same tools and procedures. That is why you can use aprofessional system repair solutionto solve the black screen.
2. Try to log in blindly
After that, you should be logged in to Windows, and your screen should appear.
3. Disable Fast Boot on your PC
After disabling this feature, restart your PC and check if the problem is still there. Remember that disabling Fast Startup might cause your PC to boot slightly slower, but at least the issue should be resolved.
The issue might be the Fast Boot feature if you get a black screen after sign-in on Windows 10. This is a valuable feature since it will allow you to start your PC faster, but sometimes this feature can cause problems.
To fix the issue, you need to disable Fast Startup. However, since you can’t access Windows, you’ll have to do that fromSafe Mode.
4.Try your hand at Startup Repair
Once the process is finished, the problem should be resolved.
If you’re stuck on a black screen after sign-in in, you might be able to solve the problem simply by performing a Startup Repair, so follow the steps above.
5. Disable App Readiness service
After disabling this service, restart your PC and check if the problem is still there. Remember that this is just a workaround, so you’ll probably have to enable this service someday.
As you know, Windows uses various services to work correctly, but sometimes certain services can cause a black screen aftersign-in.
Usually, the App Readiness service is the culprit, and to fix the problem, you need to disable it.
6. Remove your laptop battery (if possible)
Several users reported a black screen after signing in on their laptops, but you can quickly fix this annoying issue. According to users, you must remove your laptop battery and drain the remaining power.
This is a relatively simple procedure, and several users claim it works, so try it out. But, of course, this is only if your laptop has a removable battery.
7. Remove the problematic update
After you remove the problematic update, check if the problem is still there.
If this issue started after a Windows Update, the update is likely causing a black screen after sign-in.
To fix this issue, you must go to Safe Mode and remove the problematic update.
Keep in mind that Windows tends to install the missing updates automatically, so if the update was the problem, be sure toblock Windows from installing the automatic updates.
Types of black screen-related errors
The steps above are very likely to solve black screen issues that turn into error messages like:
So, if you get something of this sort, make sure to try the solution that best seems to fit your needs.
How can I fix Windows 11 black screen after login?
We recommend starting in safe mode and trying a Startup repair. However, most of the solutions that work in Windows 10 will fix a Windows 11 black screen after the login issue.
The UI may differ slightly in a few cases, but generally, it should be about the same process. So pick what solution you prefer from those mentioned above and try on Windows 11.
How do I fix a black screen on startup?
Remove your laptop battery following the steps in solution six above.
Alternatively, you should shut down your computer and unplug any external devices. This applies to your mouse, keyboard, external hard drive, and other devices. Check if you still receive the black screen after restarting your computer. If not, try plugging every device individually until you identify the issue.
Also, note that before exploring anything complicated, you should verify that the monitor is responsive since you may not have powered it on in the first place.
Finally, if you have a PC, ensure the monitor cables are connected since this could easily be overlooked while powering up your computer.
Sometimes, your monitor may be damaged, and you will need a new monitor.
The black screen can be a big problem on your PC since it will prevent you from accessing Windows. However, we hope that you managed to solve this issue by using one of our solutions.
In the comments section below, let us know what worked for you (not necessarily from our list).
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
