What is Black screen with cursor issue in Windows 10?
If you are facing Black screen with cursor on Windows 10 computer and looking for ways to fix, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you are provided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Black screen with cursor’ issue Windows 10:
It is common Windows Problem considered as Black Screen error. Black screen with cursor otherwise known as Black Screen of Death error typically occurs as result of Windows System crash. This error is occurs during a critical error, and the OS is not capable of booting. All users see is a movable cursor, but nothing else is visible on the screen, apart from a black background. This error indicates you are experiencing black screen with mouse pointer/cursor issue when you start/restart computer or in the middle of your work on computer.
There could be several reasons behind the issue including corrupted/outdated device drivers including graphics card driver, outdated/corrupted BIOS, interference of problematic software, incorrect mouse settings, BIOS settings and other system settings, outdated Windows OS, issue with hardware attached into computer, malware or viruses infections in computer, and other issues. You should make sure all device drivers are properly installed in computer and are up-to-date to latest & compatible version.
Also, make sure Windows OS is up-to-date to latest version if you don’t want to face this type of issue in computer in future. You can run system scan for malware or viruses in computer with some powerful antivirus software or PC Repair Tool offers you to find and remove all threats and fix the issue as well. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Black screen with cursor issue in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘Black screen with cursor’ issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses infections in computer, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Update device drivers
Updating all necessary device drivers to latest & compatible version can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Display Adapters’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your graphics card driver and select ‘Update Driver’, follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Repeat the same steps to update all other necessary device drivers and once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall device driver update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including graphics card driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 3: Use Windows + P shortcut to switch displays
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + P’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Project’ menu
Step 2: Project menu will now open, but you won’t be able to see it. Press Up or Down arrow key a few times and press Enter
Step 3: If you are successful, your screen should appear and if not, you might have to repeat this step a few times.
Method 4: Disable on-board graphics from Device Manager
Step 1: Find your onboard graphics, right-click it and select ‘Disable’
Step 2: One done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Disable Dual Monitor from BIOS/Disable CPU graphics multi-monitor
Step 1: Restart your computer and booting initiates, press ‘F2’ or ‘Del’ key on keyboard or other BIOS supported key to enter into BIOS mode
Step 2: When BIOS stats you need to find and disable CPU graphics function or Dual monitor function, save the changes and restart your computer.
Method 6: Connect your monitor with both cables to your computer/connect additional monitor
One possible way to fix the issue is to connect your monitor with both cables DVI and HDMI cables to your computer or connect additional monitor to computer and then check if it works for you.
Method 7: Update BIOS
Updating BIOS to latest & compatible version can resolve the issue. You should follow your PC/Laptop motherboard manufacturer official site’s instructions to download and install BIOS update in computer. Once updated, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 8: Uninstall problematic applications [applications such as antivirus, third-party firewall, iCloud, Cisco VPN client, or IDT Audio, can cause this problem]
Step 1: Press ‘CTRL + SHIFT + ESC’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Task Manager’ app
Step 2: Click ‘File’ menu and select ‘Run new task’, type ‘appwiz.cpl’ in window and hit ‘Ok’ button
Step 3: Find and right-click on program that is causing issue, and select ‘Uninstall’ to uninstall it and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 9: Change Display Brightness
Step 1: Open ‘Power Options’ window via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Change Plan Settings’ under your current plan
Step 2: Click ‘Change advanced power settings’, locate ‘Display brightness’ settings and make sure that you set display brightness to 99% to 98% when your device is plugged in.
Step 3: Save the changes and restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 10: Disconnect your second monitor
This issue can be occurred due to conflict issue with multiple monitor attached. You can disconnect second monitor in order to fix the issue and check if it works.
Method 11: Disable secondary output from Device Manager
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Display Adapters’ category
Step 2: Click ‘View > Show hidden devices’, locate ‘Secondary output’, right-click it and select ‘Disable’
Step 3: Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 12: Set display output to IGFX
Step 1: Restart your computer and booting initiates, press ‘F2’, ‘F4’, ‘Del’ key to enter into BIOS mode
Step 2: Locate ‘Display output’ settings and set it IGFX and save the changes. Once done, restart your computer normally and check if it works.
Method 13: Connect your monitor using HDMI
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app and go to ‘System> Display’, select the display you wish to use as the main one and click ‘Make this my main display’
Step 2: Click ‘Apply’ to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 14: Disable/enable dedicated card from BIOS
You can disable/enable dedicated graphics card through BIOS settings in order to fix. To do so, you need to enter into BIOS mode and look for graphics settings, and disable/enable your dedicated graphics and then save the changes, and check if it works.
Method 15: Check your graphics card settings in BIOS
You should make sure your graphics card is set to use PCI-E slot and if not, change the settings to PCI-E option and save the changes and check if it works.
Method 16: Remove your computer battery and reset your BIOS
You can also try to fix the issue by removing your computer battery and reset your BIOS in order to fix the issue, and ounce done, check if it works for you.
Method 17: Disable fast startup
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC and go to ‘System and Security > Power Options > Change what the power buttons do > Changes settings that are currently unavailable’
Step 2: Uncheck ‘Turn On fast startup (Recommended)’ and save the changes. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 18: Check additional displays
Make sure you don’t have other display such as monitors or even your TV connected to your HDMI port. If you have a device connected to HDMI port, Windows 10 might use it as main display during the installation. You can always connect your monitor using HDMI cable in order to fix the issue.
Method 19: Connect your monitor to integrated graphics card
One possible way to fix the issue is to use integrated graphics card for your monitor attached to computer. If you need more power, and you don’t want to use dedicated card, you can increase VRAM on your integrated card to fix.
Method 20: Uninstall problematic software
This issue can be occurred due to some problematic software installed in computer. You can uninstall the problematic software from computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 21: Start File Explorer with Administrator
Step 1: Open ‘Task Manager’ app via Windows Search Box and click ‘File > Run New task’
Step 2: Type ‘%localappdata%’ and make sure to ‘Create this task with administrative privileges’ box, and hit ‘Ok’ button and then check if it works for you.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Black screen with cursor issue in Windows 10 with easy ways. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
