Fixing Black Screen with Cursor on Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

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A black screen with a cursor is one of the most frustrating errors that can occur while using your computer, especially when you're in the middle of something important. This issue can be caused by various factors such as driver problems, hardware issues, or even malware infections.

In this article, we'll focus on fixing black screens with cursors specifically related to Windows 10 and provide step-by-step instructions on how to resolve these issues using free download tools.

Common Causes for Black Screen with Cursor in Windows 10

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1. Corrupted or outdated drivers: Outdated graphics card drivers can cause a range of problems, including the infamous black screen.

2. Malware infections: Viruses and other malware can compromise your system's performance leading to these types of errors.

3. Overheating hardware components.

Fixing Black Screen with Cursor in Windows 10

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### Method 1: Restart Your Computer

Sometimes, a simple restart may resolve the issue. Press both the Ctrl + Alt keys together on your keyboard and hold down the F5 key at once while holding Shift until you see a blue screen appear with options to either Troubleshoot or Reset your computer.

Choose 'Troubleshoot' from here and then select 'Windows Startup Settings (Safe Mode)' option by pressing Enter. Your PC will now boot up in Safe Mode, where most third-party programs won't run automatically, helping narrow down the cause of the problem.

### Method 2: Update Graphics Card Drivers

Outdated graphics card drivers are a common culprit behind black screens on Windows 10 PCs. To update these drivers:

1. Open Device Manager by right-clicking Start and selecting 'Device Manager.'

2. In the new window, double-click on 'Display Adapters' under 'Graphical Cards'.

3. Right-click your current driver (it should be labeled as NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon depending on what brand you have) then select Update Driver.

4. Follow any further prompts to download and install the latest drivers.

### Method 3: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Malware infections can also cause black screens with cursors, so it's essential to run a virus scan using an antivirus program like Avast or Norton Antivirus Plus (both available for free trial).

To access this tool:

1. Restart your computer and press the F8 key repeatedly as soon as you see the BIOS logo appear.

2. Use arrow keys to select 'Troubleshoot' then click on it with Enter.

3. Click on 'Advanced Options'.

4. Underneath, there should be a section labeled 'Urgent (Recovery)' - click on that too.

5. Now look for an option called 'Restart in Safe Mode with Networking', checkmark the box next to 'also restart into safe mode with networking' then press Next twice and finally Restart.

### Method 4: Boot Windows 10 from a USB Flash Drive

If none of these methods work, it might be time to perform a full system restore or even reinstall your operating system entirely. To do this:

1. Download an ISO file for the version of Windows you're currently running (32-bit/64-bit) from Microsoft's official website.

2. Use tools like Rufus (free download available here), which will help create bootable USB drives directly from these .iso files.

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Black screens with cursors on Windows 10 can be frustrating and often indicate deeper issues within your system or hardware components themselves. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to identify and potentially fix whatever is causing this problem once and for all!

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