How To Fix a Black Login Screen on Windows 7

The black screen of death is known as the Black Screen of Death (BSOD) after logging into Windows 7.

Step 1: You have to boot Windows before you can see the black screen.

If you force Windows Explorer to load, you will be able to remove the problem.

Step 2: Shift +Esc can be pressed.

The Task Manager should be opened by this.If you can't open Task Manager, try a startup repair.

Step 3: Click the menu to open it.

Step 4: Click for a new task.

Step 5: To enter, type explorer.exe and press Enter.

After a moment, your Windows interface will load.If it's been several minutes, try disabling your video drivers.

Step 6: Go to your browser.

If you are back in Windows, you should check for the problem that caused the black screen.The fastest way to do this is with a free program.

Step 7: There is a website called Malwarebytes.org.

Step 8: Click the button to download.

All the features you need for this method can be found in the free version of Malwarebytes.

Step 9: You have to run the installer after you download it.

Step 10: To install Malwarebytes, follow the instructions.

During installation, you can leave the settings at their defaults.

Step 11: After installation, begin Malwarebytes.

It will start automatically after installation, but you can find a shortcut on your desktop or Start menu.

Step 12: Click the check for updates button.

The update check may take a while to complete.

Step 13: The Scan Now button needs to be clicked.

Step 14: Wait while the scans are done.

It can take about half an hour to complete.

Step 15: If there is anything found, click the Quarantine button.

The black screen issue should be prevented by removing any malicious files that have been found by Malwarebytes.After quarantining the items, restart your computer and run the scans again.

Step 16: Your computer needs to be rebooted.

When Windows loads, your video card drivers could be causing problems.The latest working drivers will be installed if you remove them.

Step 17: Immediately tap F8.

If you're quick, this will open the menu.You'll need to try again if Windows tries to load.

Step 18: Press enter if you want to highlight safe mode.

Even if Windows shows a black screen, this will load it in Safe Mode.If Safe Mode doesn't work, you can try a startup repair.

Step 19: After Windows boots into Safe Mode, press Win+R.

Step 20: Press enter if you want to type.

Step 21: The display category can be expanded.

Step 22: Click on the first item.

You may have more than one display accessory listed here.

Step 23: Click to uninstall it.

Step 24: Click OK if you want to uninstall the driver software.

Step 25: For any other display items, repeat.

Step 26: Allow your computer to boot after you restart it.

Windows should boot at a lower resolution if the video drivers are causing the problem.

Step 27: If you can boot, install the latest drivers for your video card.

If you want to get your display capabilities back, you should open your web browser and install the latest available drivers.You can download the driver for your graphics card.You're most likely using either of the three.Try the auto-detection software if you're not sure.To get the proper files, run the auto detection tool on your computer.

Step 28: Your computer needs to be rebooted.

There are essential system files that Windows uses to boot.The black screen problem could be fixed by this.

Step 29: Quickly tap F8.

You will enter the Advanced Boot Options menu if you time this correctly.You will have to try again if Windows tries to load.If you cannot open the menu, you can use the "Repair computer" option from the Setup menu.

Step 30: Press Enter if you want to repair your computer.

Step 31: You can choose your keyboard type.

The keyboard should be selected by default.

Step 32: Pick the user you want to log in with.

You can log in as an administrator to get access to the Command Prompt and other repair options.

Step 33: Click the option that says startup repair.

Step 34: Wait as startup repair scans your computer.

Step 35: Follow the instructions for repairing problems.

You may be given different options if you encounter an error.If you don't intervene, startup repair can fix problems without you.If you are prompted to perform a System Restore, click the Restore button and select the most recent restore point.

Step 36: Log into Windows.

Reboot and load Windows after the repairs have been done.You may want to perform a clean installation if you still can't boot into Windows.If possible, use Safe Mode to back up any important files first, since this will remove all of the data on the drive.