Windows 10: Black screen flashes twice occasionally

Discus and support Black screen flashes twice occasionally in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Momentary black screen, content reappears for 1/4 sec, another black screen and then display is normal. This happens on a regular cycle, about 10 or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by James Osbourne Holmes, Sep 21, 2020.

  1. JAMES OSBOURNE HOLMES
    James Osbourne Holmes Win User

    Black screen flashes twice occasionally


    Momentary black screen, content reappears for 1/4 sec, another black screen and then display is normal. This happens on a regular cycle, about 10 or 15 minutes. Sometimes there is a soft audio "pop" sound.

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    James Osbourne Holmes, Sep 21, 2020
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  2. MELCHIZEDEK QUI
    Melchizedek Qui Win User

    Black screen with flashing cursor

    Hello Betsy,

    A black screen can occur in a number of scenarios on Windows 10, it's possibly caused by the graphics driver, a connection problem between with your computer's display, during an update or installation, etc.

    For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK.
    • Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

    Meanwhile, we recommend performing the steps on this article
    to troubleshoot black screen issues on Windows 10.

    We look forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Sep 21, 2020
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  3. JDS63
    jds63 Win User
    Black Screen after Log on


    So this is not a BSOD ? Have a Windows 10 disc or USB Flash Drive made ? How are you getting to task manager Ctrl.+Alt+Del ? Any cursor on screen ?
     
    jds63, Sep 21, 2020
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  4. ROOHI_TAJ
    Roohi_Taj Win User

    Black screen flashes twice occasionally

    Black Screen Flashing

    Hi MichaelCretz,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Could you please help me with the below information:

    1. What is the make and model of the PC?
    2. Do you get the black screen when restarting the computer or when using the computer?
    3. As you mentioned it occurs for 1-2 seconds, do you get the black pop up or the entire screen goes black?
    4. Are you aware of any changes happened on the computer prior to the issue?
    5. Which version of Windows you are using? (To check, type:winver in start menu and hit enter.)

    I appreciate the time you have taken to resolve this issue. There can be many reasons for booting to a black screen.
    These screens may appear with or without the mouse pointer.
    The main causes are Problems with the driver for your display adapter or incompatible application. As you have already updated the drivers, I would suggest you to follow the other steps mentioned in the article on
    Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen
    errors.

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.

    Hope it helps.

    Roohi Taj S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Roohi_Taj, Sep 21, 2020
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