Windows 10: Black screen after exiting games

Discus and support Black screen after exiting games in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi all, Ever since I installed the Windows 10 Anniversary edition update a few weeks ago, I've been having a weird display issue. Every time I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by dgard, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. DGARD
    dgard Win User

    Black screen after exiting games


    Hi all,

    Ever since I installed the Windows 10 Anniversary edition update a few weeks ago, I've been having a weird display issue.

    Every time I finishing playing a game, upon exiting back to Windows my desktop is completely black. After some trial and error I've found that disconnecting the HDMI cable from my monitor for a couple of seconds and then plugging it back in results in the correct display.

    I've done some Googling and it's been suggested that Windows may be showing me a "ghost display"; that is, a display that it thinks exists, but actually doesn't.

    However, I don't believe that is my issue, as in advanced Display Settings, no second monitor is displayed, and one is not detected when I click "Detect". In addition, the Intel HD Graphics application does not show/detect any non-existent device.

    It was also suggested that my D-Sub connector may be faulty and thinking that there is a second display when there is not, but connecting a second screen via that port and then playing/exiting a game results in the same issue.

    I'm currently at a loss as to what the issue could be, so if anyone has any hints/tips as to what my next steps should be (or, of course, the answer), I'd be grateful for your assistance.

    Thanks,
    David

    :)
     
    dgard, Nov 7, 2016
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  2. PAULIKARASTI
    PauliKarasti Win User

    Black screen after exiting games

    So i bought a tv from a friend today to replace my broken PC monitor. It works perfectly expect for one thing. Whenever i quit a game like csgo the screen goes black and doesnt go back until i restart the system. Any help guys? The tv is samsung 23 inch
    i dont know the model. and it worked fine on the old monitor.
     
    PauliKarasti, Nov 7, 2016
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  3. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User
    Black screen after exiting games

    Hi Pauli,

    To help you with your concern regarding black screen, you may refer to the
    Troubleshoot black screen problem     information. Check this link out.

    We appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 7, 2016
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  4. DWGREGSON
    dwgregson Win User

    Black screen after exiting games

    I also have been plagued with the same problem. I've found that just resetting the display driver works for me. (Win key+Ctrl+Shift+B).
    Dave
     
    dwgregson, Nov 21, 2016
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