Windows 10: After Login screen the desktop is black, but everything else seemingly still works.

My problem:After typing my pin on the login screen, I enter a black screen where only my cursor is visible. I cannot click anything. No task bar is visible or can be interacted with. The same is true for any icons. What I can do is press ctrl + alt + delete to enter the task manager. From there I can enter the file explorer by selecting a process and clicking 'file path' and from there I can open any program I wish this is how I opened my internet browser to write this post.I can also access the internet options menu this way.I rebooted my laptop, but this did not solve the issue.Is this a c

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black screen

Hi Bart,

It is possible that you're experiencing black screen due to corrupted system files. To assist you better, we'd like to gather more information:

• Are you getting any error messages?
• What happen when you tried to login?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article to troubleshoot black screen errors. You can choose which situation you're experiencing the error and perform the instructions.

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Hanging loading wheel at login/Black Screen with pointer/Cannot Locate Desktop error - Windows 10

Problem:

Unable to login to my computer. Presented with black screen and mouse pointer after logging into my account (I am able to see the list of accounts, the start picture, and login before getting a black screen).

Details:

Computer is a Lenovo Yoga 14. Originally came with Windows 8; upgraded to Windows 10 with free upgrade offer in June/July of 2016. Worked well after the upgrade for some time. Began experiencing slow start up times one or two months ago but could always
get to my desktop. Starting Dec 24th, I've only gotten a black screen with pointer after attempting to login.

Getting to the login screen takes several minutes. Severe lag when attempting action on login screen (typing in password, accessing options from power button in lower right hand corner). Logging in results in a spinning wheel for several minutes, then
a black screen with mouse pointer.

Early into my attempts to resolve, I got to a blank desktop with an error stating the desktop path could not be found.

Solutions tried:

1. Refresh, restore, and startup repair give errors stating action cannot be completed.

2. Attempts to load in safe mode with networking results in a continuous black screen (no pointer). This keeps me from trying numerous solutions I've found on various forums.

3. Attempted to find steps for creating a boot disk on thumb drive. Information states a product key is required, something I don't have since I installed via free upgrade

4. Tried switching between monitors with Windows key and "p" as suggested in one solution - did not work.

5. At one point I was able to get into Task Manager - no longer the case

 

Black Screen after Log on

Laptop or Desktop (Very important) Windows 10 build 14.586 has a very annoying BUG: That causes Black Screen after login:
To date there is no cure until Microsoft send Update to fix the problem: OK here goes: When you Login and the Screen Goes Black ==>
Go to your Function Keys for Screen Brightness Chose to Lighten the Screen (This will make the screen Bright) so that you can view it.
The BUG is that they reversed (via Software) what the Brightness button does -- So it is currently reversed -- "Lighten" makes it Dark -- "Darken" makes it Bright ==> Go figure Microsoft screw the pooch on this one. . . .

This is for LAPTOP -- I have never seen this on Desktops but they are fixed rather than adjustable