My computer is turning on but the screen is staying black

[cvanlue]

Hello,
My computer first froze up and the only way to tunr it off was to hold in the power button. So I did that but when I tried to turn it back on its only a black screen. You can tell its on and you can see the mouse and if its sitting a while the screen saver comes on. But this problem just started happening last night and I don't know what to do. Any help?

 

[akhimot]

Does the bios screen comes, n what about windows ???

 

[plasmastorm]

if it starts up as normal then logs in to a black screen with just a mouse cursor then it's a common vista / win 7 fault.

Try a system restore, else do a reinstall. less work than a lengthy registry fix that is likely to fail again

 

[cvanlue]

This is the first time ive had it happen to me and ive had the same computer for 4 or 5 years...

 

[marbski]

try to clean your memory by a pencil eraser then plug it back to the memory slot hope it works, if not try to try another memory if you have a spare same model and specs.

 

[akhimot]

try pressing [ctlr+alt+delete] > task manager> in the task manager press new task at the bottom then type "explorer.exe" if the explorer loads then restore the windows to a previous date....

 

[heman]

try to clean your memory by a pencil eraser then plug it back to the memory slot hope it works, if not try to try another memory if you have a spare same model and specs.

I ******* love you bro. I rubbed my ram with an eraser an it works now!

 

[Suzy Ra]

My Computer Went To Fine And Then It Went To Black Screen And I Am Having This Issues ?

 

[R99pc]

Hello,
My computer first froze up and the only way to tunr it off was to hold in the power button. So I did that but when I tried to turn it back on its only a black screen. You can tell its on and you can see the mouse and if its sitting a while the screen saver comes on. But this problem just started happening last night and I don't know what to do. Any help?

On my Sony laptop:
I have encountered this many times and tried all shortcuts and finally found one without having to power off. Just press the Web button and the sign in showed up.

 

[brianburnett75]

if it starts up as normal then logs in to a black screen with just a mouse cursor then it's a common vista / win 7 fault.

Try a system restore, else do a reinstall. less work than a lengthy registry fix that is likely to fail again

 

[brianburnett75]

how can I do a system restore with a blank screen

 

[Abhishek_83]

how can I do a system restore with a blank screen

Press shift + ctrl + esc...In processes end explorer.exe....Then click on file -new task and enter explorer.exe ( if there is black screen after booting)

 

[Lynchie]

try pressing [ctlr+alt+delete] > task manager> in the task manager press new task at the bottom then type "explorer.exe" if the explorer loads then restore the windows to a previous date....

You cant enter task manager or anything else if your have a blank screen..... Its a faulty switch for your laptop screen, ram problem, or overheating problem. Hitting a series of ANY keys will do nothing since you wont be able to see the output

 

[macyherg]

try pressing [ctlr+alt+delete] > task manager> in the task manager press new task at the bottom then type "explorer.exe" if the explorer loads then restore the windows to a previous date....

 

[macyherg]

I don't know who 'Akhimot' is , but all I want to say is - I love you ♥♥♥♥. Thank you for saving my laptop and saving me from spending money thank you so much . Your answer is very correct . It worked for me . I love you