Windows 10: Background and icons turn black at random times.

Discus and support Background and icons turn black at random times. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, so i recently updated my windows 10 pc to windows 11. And i am still having an issue related to the desktop: at seemingly random moments when i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by gwoonryan, Jan 24, 2023.

  1. GWOONRYAN
    gwoonryan Win User

    Background and icons turn black at random times.


    Hi, so i recently updated my windows 10 pc to windows 11. And i am still having an issue related to the desktop: at seemingly random moments when i update the desktop by either selecting with the mouse or hovering over an icon, the background turns black. Then when i restart explorer everything seems normal again. Does someone maybe know what's happening?

    :)
     
    gwoonryan, Jan 24, 2023
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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, Jan 24, 2023
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  3. BDANI
    BDani Win User
    Random parts of my background become black

    Hello,

    I'm not sure if it's an issue with Windows or something with my GPU but I have 2 GIFs I recorded as an example of a recent issue I came across where the background of my desktop would turn black around icons, by dragging the mouse over a certain area, right click and refreshing.


    Background and icons turn black at random times. 296090d1599315453t-random-parts-my-background-become-black-7bbrgrzss0.jpg

    GIF version


    Background and icons turn black at random times. 296091d1599315453t-random-parts-my-background-become-black-b8hcv4hyme.jpg

    GIF version

    A while ago I started having BSODs and after a lot of troubleshooting, I still haven't found the faulty hardware, but most of the people who helped me troubleshoot seem to believe it's a bad GPU/Mobo.

    I'm running Win 10 Pro 1909 and my specs are in my profile.
    Any help would be great.
     
    BDani, Jan 24, 2023
    #3
  4. MAGMALIKESFOOD
    magmalikesfood Win User

    Background and icons turn black at random times.

    Icons and Background turn black?

    I have an ASUS TUF GAMING FX504 Series laptop, which I got about a year and a half ago. Over the past couple months, sometimes when I hover over an icon, it turns black. If I highlight my desktop, that turns black too. Why does this happen and how can
    I fix this?
     
    magmalikesfood, Jan 24, 2023
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