Windows 10: Desktop Background Occasionally Goes Black

Every now and then, my desktop background will go completely black for no apparent reason.

The problem is triggered when the desktop is updated moving files onto it, selecting a region with the mouse, refreshing it, etc. The problem will solve itself with a restart or by leaving it for 10 minutes and then refreshing.

In addition, I have two monitors and the issue can occur in either or both of the monitors.


Below are some screenshots of the issue.








This is not a serious problem but it is annoying. Any ideas as to how to prevent it would be appreciated.

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Desktop background goes black

I have a picture here of my desktop background. Notice how behind the icons is black. Now the entire background just blacked out. I also have problems with menus in apps. Notice how Synctoy isn't displaying the menu correctly. What is going on?

 

Desktop background gone black after a few minutes of use on laptop.

Hello,

Desktop background and taskbar going black could be due to software conflicts.

We would like to know some information to better assist you with your concern:

• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Did you get any error messages or error codes?

In the meantime, we suggest that you try to check if the "Show Windows Background" option is turned on. Follow the steps below:

• Open Settings in the Start menu.
• Go to Ease of Access, then on the left side, click
  Other options.
• Turn on Show Windows Background and check if it works.

We will wait for your reply.

 

Desktop background randomly goes completely black

Not sure how to edit my post (can't find an edit button anywhere), but here's a photo of my screen black and me dragging my mouse cursor while holding the left click down. Apparently, I start removing the black by doing this and it reveals my wallpaper, little by little. It's so weird and I don't know what is causing this.