Display goes black after Windows loading dots
System finishes UEFI/ handover and starts loading Windows, but cuts video signal the moment the display driver initializes.
Internal desktop parts run on harmless 12V DC voltage and cannot shock you. Simply unplug the wall power cable first, then touch the unpainted metal case frame to ground static electricity.
Common Symptoms & Tells
- Windows logo appears then monitor goes completely black
- Monitor goes into standby or displays 'Out of Range'
- Hard drive activity LED continues flickering in background
Interactive Fix Checklist
0 of 4 steps completedBoot into Windows Safe Mode
Interrupt boot three times by holding the power button. In Recovery Mode, navigate to Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings → Restart → press 4 for Safe Mode.
Uninstall graphics driver via DDU
In Safe Mode, run Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to wipe Nvidia/AMD/Intel drivers completely, reboot normally, and install the clean WHQL release.
Reset video refresh rate and resolution
Press Windows Key + Ctrl + Shift + B to trigger a graphics driver restart chime, or connect to a secondary display or TV to lower refresh rate.
Check display adapter output port
Some multi-output GPUs prioritize 1 over . Connect to a different physical port on the graphics card.
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