Problem upon restart!

Matty8787

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So I have an issue that is really bugging me.

I have recently installed a new GPU but this happened previous to that also so don't think it is the issue.

When I restart or turn on the PC sometimes after the windows logo I am left with a black screen.. no mouse cursor or anything. I can log in blind cause I hear things starting up but nothing shows at all.

I have tried attaching a second monitor and that one shows a black screen too but it does have a cursor.

Other times the second monitor displays my desktop and I have to do the windows key down and p trick to get it to go to my main monitor.

I don't tend to have dual monitors I use the second as a workaround to my issue.

What could it be? As it is when it works I am weary about restarting or turning off the PC.

Cheers for any help.
 
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ForeverMirin

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Do you use Windows 10? That is a known problem with windows 10. Also can you get into the bios?
 

Matty8787

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Yeah I do use Windows 10 and I have heard of this before.

I can get into the BIOS no problems what so ever, I have been told it may be to do with uefi boot mode but I dunno.

 

ForeverMirin

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try reinstalling your OS.

http://www.tenforums.com/general-support/10457-fix-windows-10-booting-black-screen.html
 
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Matty8787

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Not in a rush to reinstall windows! But I will definately give a few of these solutions a go.

Cheers for the link.

 

ForeverMirin

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Good luck! try that link first. if it doesn't work and you really can't do anything than resetting windows, well then you have to do it I guess ^_^