Windows 10: Background Screen Turning Black

Discus and support Background Screen Turning Black in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,For the past week, my background screen has turned black so that the photo is no longer there. Is this an indication of more problems to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DaffyDuckKangaroo, May 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM.

  1. DAFFYDUCKKANGAROO
    DaffyDuckKangaroo Win User

    Background Screen Turning Black


    Hello,For the past week, my background screen has turned black so that the photo is no longer there. Is this an indication of more problems to come?Thanks,Daffy D

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    DaffyDuckKangaroo, May 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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  2. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    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.
     
    Remon Ont, May 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    Black Lock screen BACKGROUND

    Hi Bill,

    Let us know the make and model of your computer.

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to set the lock screen background to picture and check if the issue persists.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Step 3: Update the Display Adapter drivers.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update Driver Software      .
    • Restart the computer.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the lock screen background for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
    #3
  4. MARIVEL MAN
    Marivel Man Win User

    Background Screen Turning Black

    Marivel Man, May 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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