Windows 10: Black Screen when i start a game that need administror privilleges

Hello.I have a problem that when i start a game that need administror privilleges i get a complete black screen a if my monitor was turned off.I can fix the problem with turning my monitor off and then back on but that doesn't work all the time. If it doesn't work i have to close the game and and then my screen goes back to normal. After closing the game i can start it normally and then i sometimes have to restart my monitor and then it works.

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Black screen at start up

Hi Lourens,

One possible reason that you are experiencing the black screen issue is the display adapter.

• Have you made any changes prior to the concern?
• Did you try updating the graphics display driver?
• Are you getting any error messages when the games crashed?

For now, we recommend that you follow the troubleshooting steps for black screen errors in this
article
and see if it helps.

 

Endless black screen without anything but it is on

Hi Basim,

There are several reasons why the screen turns black only. It can be an issue with the software or hardware. Please answer the following questions:

• Are there any major changes made on your computer before the issue started?
• Have you performed any troubleshooting steps to fix the issue?

For now, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps from this
link.

We are looking forward to your reply.

 

Unable to play video games on Windows 10, black screen after log-in screen

Hi Natasha,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing with accessing the Windows 10 operating system, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• From where are you trying to play the video games (downloaded/ from website)?
• If you are playing games from website which browser are you using?
• Were you able to see any error code/ error message when the game crashes?
• Are you able log-in to your computer?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated display drivers.

As you see black screen while logging to the desktop, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article about this issue, try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Black screen after upgrading to Windows 10

Also, I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device.

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.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.