Any Windows owner is familiar with the Blue Screen of Death, but now we appear to have a new BSOD or even KSOD . The "black screen of death" is a big problem for many Windows 7 users - as it just shows when you load up your PC, preventing your computer from being able to completely boot up. There are several reports that the latest Microsoft security updates released on October 2009, have caused problems for some Windows 7 users creating a 'Black Screen Of Death' where nothing happens on their PC apart from seeing a black desktop after logging on.
The Cause of Win7 Black Screen Error
Black screen error isn't like Blue Screen Error. The "Black Screen Of Death" error has been nothing short of a mystery to both Microsoft & the tech-savvy community. The problem is that because it just shows a black screen, and prevents your computer from booting - meaning the issue could be anything from a damaged graphics driver to incoherent settings on your system. There have been many rumors and theories about what might be the cause of this problem, but there is one resolution which seems to have stuck.
The main cause of this error is thought to because of several registry settings inside your PC. Registry settings are kept inside the " registry " database, and are basically what your computer uses to help it run as smoothly as possible. These settings store everything from your desktop wallpaper to your most recent emails, but also keep a lot of vital Windows system files inside. It's thought that the cause of the black screen error is because of several registry settings not loading correctly - causing Windows to just show a black screen instead of showing your desktop & programs. Each time a Windows computer loads, it needs to read 100's of registry settings to help it run...
How To Fix The Black Screen On Windows 7
What made your Windows 7 screen black are some invalid registry keys, possibly due to malware tinkering with your system files. It might also be cause by some obsolete software you have that replaced your registry entries with older versions. Before you grab that Windows 7 disc from your cabinet and reinstall, read this short guide that will help you fix black screen problems on your PC.
Restart your PC
Logon and wait for the black screen to appear
Make sure your PC should be able to connect to the internet (black screen does not appear to affect this)
Press the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys simultaneously
When prompted, Click Start Task Manager
In Task Manager Click on the Application Tab
Next Click New Task
Now enter the command: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
If the above procedure doesn't seem to get your computer going, you should then look to use Advanced PC Tweaker to scan through your computer and fix the various errors which could still remain inside the registry of your system.
Hopefully this will fix your problem. If you are still encountering the black screen after trying out the above four methods, leave a comment and we might be able to help.
The Cause of Win7 Black Screen Error
Black screen error isn't like Blue Screen Error. The "Black Screen Of Death" error has been nothing short of a mystery to both Microsoft & the tech-savvy community. The problem is that because it just shows a black screen, and prevents your computer from booting - meaning the issue could be anything from a damaged graphics driver to incoherent settings on your system. There have been many rumors and theories about what might be the cause of this problem, but there is one resolution which seems to have stuck.
The main cause of this error is thought to because of several registry settings inside your PC. Registry settings are kept inside the " registry " database, and are basically what your computer uses to help it run as smoothly as possible. These settings store everything from your desktop wallpaper to your most recent emails, but also keep a lot of vital Windows system files inside. It's thought that the cause of the black screen error is because of several registry settings not loading correctly - causing Windows to just show a black screen instead of showing your desktop & programs. Each time a Windows computer loads, it needs to read 100's of registry settings to help it run...
How To Fix The Black Screen On Windows 7
What made your Windows 7 screen black are some invalid registry keys, possibly due to malware tinkering with your system files. It might also be cause by some obsolete software you have that replaced your registry entries with older versions. Before you grab that Windows 7 disc from your cabinet and reinstall, read this short guide that will help you fix black screen problems on your PC.
Restart your PC
Logon and wait for the black screen to appear
Make sure your PC should be able to connect to the internet (black screen does not appear to affect this)
Press the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys simultaneously
When prompted, Click Start Task Manager
In Task Manager Click on the Application Tab
Next Click New Task
Now enter the command: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
If the above procedure doesn't seem to get your computer going, you should then look to use Advanced PC Tweaker to scan through your computer and fix the various errors which could still remain inside the registry of your system.
Hopefully this will fix your problem. If you are still encountering the black screen after trying out the above four methods, leave a comment and we might be able to help.