How to solve a black screen problem when turning on a Windows computer 7

Sometimes, users encounter such an unpleasant obstacle as the appearance of a black screen in which only the mouse cursor appears when the system starts. Therefore, it is simply impossible to work with the PC. Let's see what are the most effective ways to fix this problem in Windows 7.

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How to fix black screen problem

Most of the time, a black screen appears after opening the Windows welcome screen. In the vast majority of cases, this problem is caused by a poorly installed Windows update, when some kind of failure occurred during installation. This causes the system application explorer.exe (“Windows Explorer”), which is responsible for displaying the graphical shell of the operating system. This is why you only see a black screen instead of an image. But in some cases, the problem may also be due to other reasons:

• Damaged system files;
• The virus;
• Conflict with installed applications or drivers;
• Hardware malfunction.

We will explore the alternatives to fix the indicated fault.

Method 1: restore the operating system from “Safe Mode”

The first method is to use “Command line”.that runs in the “Safe Mode”.to activate the explorer.exe application and then revert the operating system to a working state. This method can be used when the device has a recovery point generated before the black screen problem occurs.

1. First of all, you must enter “Safe Mode”.. To do this, restart the computer and when it restarts after the beep, press the key F8.
2. The system startup type selection shell will start. First, try to activate the last successful setting by using the arrow keys to choose the specified option and pressing Entered. If the computer starts regularly, consider that your problem is solved.

   But in most cases this does not help. Subsequently, in boot type shell, select an option that involves activation “Safe Mode”. With the support of “Command line”.. Then press Entered.

3. The system will start, but only the window will open “Symbol of the system”.. Writes:

   explorer.exe

   When you have entered it, press Entered.

4. The command entered will be activated “Conductor”. and the system graphics box will start to appear. But if you try to restart again, the problem will return, which means you need to roll back the system to the working state. To activate a tool that can perform this procedure, click on “Start”. and go to “All the programs”.
5. Open the folder “Standard”.
6. Enter the directory. “Service”..
7. In the list of tools that opens, select “System restore”..
8. The startup shell of the normal operating system resuscitation tool is enabled, where should you click “Next”..
9. Then a window opens in which you must choose the point you want to return to. We suggest you use the most recent option, but one that was definitely created before the black screen issue occurred. To expand the alternatives, check the box “Show others …”. After highlighting the name of the sweet spot, press “Next”..
10. In the next window, just click “Done”..
11. A dialog box opens in which you must confirm your intentions by clicking “Yes”..
12. A rollback operation will start. The PC will restart at this point. Once rebooted, the system should boot into standard mode and the black screen problem should disappear.

Lesson: Enter the “Safe Mode” in Windows 7

Method 2: restore operating system files

But there are times when the operating system files are so damaged that the system does not boot even in “Safe Mode”. It is also possible that you do not have the desired restore point on your PC.. For this case, you will need to perform a more complex procedure to restart the computer.

1. When starting your PC, go to the box to choose the type of boot, as shown in the above method. But this time, of the items presented, select “ResolutionThe "resolution" refers to the ability to make firm decisions and meet set goals. In personal and professional contexts, It involves defining clear goals and developing an action plan to achieve them. Resolution is critical to personal growth and success in various areas of life, as it allows you to overcome obstacles and keep your focus on what really matters.... of problems …” and press Entered.
2. The recovery environment window opens. In the list of tools, select “Symbol of the system”..
3. The interface opens “Command line”.. Such an expression enters him:

   regedit

   Make sure to press Entered.

4. The shell will begin “Registry editor”. But you must pay attention that its sections will not refer to the current operating system, but to the recovery environment. Therefore, it is necessary to additionally connect the Windows registry limit 7 what do you want to correct. To do this in “Editor”. featured section “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”.
5. Then click on “Proceedings”.. In the list that opens, select “Carry the bush …”.
6. The trunk window opens. Navigate to the disk partition where your operating system resides. Subsequently, successively browse the directories “Windows”, “System32” and “Set up”.. And, as an example, your operating system is on drive C, the full path to navigate should be next:

   C:Windowssystem32config

   In the directory that opens, highlight the file named “SYSTEM”. and press “open”..

7. Window opens. “Loading a partition bush”.. Enter in its only field any arbitrary name in Latin characters or with numbers. Then click on “OKEY”.
8. Subsequently, a new partition will be created in the folder “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”. Now you must open it.
9. In the directory that opens, highlight folder “Setting”.. In the right part of the window, among the items that appear, look for the parameter “CmdLine”. and click on it.
10. In the box that opens, enter a value “Cmd.exe” without the quotes, and then click “OKEY”.
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12. In the window that opens, replace the current value of the field with “2” without the quotes and click “OKEY”.
13. Later he returns to the window “Registry editor” to the partition you previously connected and highlight it.
14. Click on “Proceedings”. and in the list that opens, select “Unload the bush …”.
15. A dialog box will open asking you to confirm your decision by pressing “Yes”..
16. Then close the window. “Registry editor” and “Command line”.and thus return to the main menu of the recovery environment. Click here on the button “Restart”..
17. After restarting the PC, will open automatically “Symbol of the system”.. Write a command there:

    sfc /scannow

    Press immediately Entered.

18. The computer will begin to verify the integrity of the file structure. If irregularities are detected, the procedure to restore the respective item is automatically activated.

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19. After the restoration is complete, enter the following command:

    shutdown /r /t 0

    press Entered.

20. The computer will restart and turn on regularly. It is essential to pay attention that if the system files have been corrupted and this has led to the black screen, then the main cause may be PC virus infection. Therefore, immediately after restarting your computer, check with an antivirus utility (not an internal antivirus). As an example, you can use Dr.Web CureIt.

Lesson: Checking your PC for viruses

If none of the above methods have helped, then, can install windows 7 on an operating system that works with all the saved configurations, or absolutely reinstall the operating system. If even these actions fail, there is a high probability that one of the hardware components of the computer has failed, like a hard drive. For this case, need to repair or replace the broken device.

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The main cause of black screen on system boot in Windows 7 it is a badly installed update. This problem is “solution to” by rolling back the operating system to a previously created point or performing a file recovery procedure. The most radical actions also involve reinstalling the system or replacing the hardware components of the computer..

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