Blackscreen on Windows - what to do?
If a black screen appears on your Windows computer, you can no longer operate it. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Blackscreen on Windows: The causes
- A black screen can have many causes, but says the same thing in most cases. A serious error has been caused so that basic Windows functions are disrupted.
- If the black screen can no longer be used, you have to repair Windows. Restoring the system can also help. See the next paragraph for instructions.
Blackscreen on Windows: How to repair your system
- To bypass the blackscreen for repairs, you must start Windows in Safe Mode. Windows 8 or later users follow these instructions.
- Here you can now try to restore Windows to a previous time by performing a system restore.
- If that doesn't help, you need to repair Windows. Get the Windows DVD and boot from the DVD. Windows 8 or newer users can repair the system directly in the BIOS. To do this, follow these instructions.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to repair defective system files under Windows.