Windows 10: Installed latest update, now my computer only boots to a black screen.

I've tried restarting multiple times, unplugging cables, tried entering the Bios, nothing seems to work. This is probably the worst possible time for something like this to happen and I dont know what to do. Also not sure how Important this is, but I store most of my files on a separate hardrive than my windows install. Just wondering whether this would mean just using a new boot drive would be the best solution or no.

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Black screen after installing latest KB3105210 update

Hi John,

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

I understand the inconvenience caused to you with the installation of the update.

Do let us know the following to assist you better:

• Which was the latest update being installed?
• Are you able to access desktop/ log-in screen?
• Were you able to see any error code/ error message along with black screen?
• Have you tried to boot the computer in to safe mode and check if the issue persists?

If black screen error occurs before sign-in or after sign-in, I suggest you to refer to the below link and check if it helps:

Black screen after upgrading to Windows 10


Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information to assist you better.

 

Black screen after booting

Hi Darlene,

There are several reasons why this issue occurs, such as a corrupted driver, Internet connection, third-party software, and external hardware or devices. For us to investigate the issue, please clarify the following:

• Can you verify if the issue occurred during the update or after installing the update?
• Are you able to log in to your computer?

In the meantime, we suggest performing the steps provided on this link to resolve your black screen
issue. On the "Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors" section, select the error that you're experiencing from the options provided.

Get back to us with the result.

 

Gtx 460 black screen issue

I have an EVGA gtx 460 that has started acting odd. Every once in awhile I would get a black screen that would require a hard reset. Then eventually the other day, it wouldn't boot at all. It would boot to the windows logo and then black screen.

Replaced it with a spare card, booted up fine.

Put the 460 back in, black screen.

Booted in safe mode, boots fine.

Uninstalled driver and reboot to full windows... boots fine with no driver installed.

Reinstalled latest driver (was already on latest driver when this started) and rebooted. Black screen.

Booted into safe mode and uninstalled driver again.

Reboot to full windows, install old version of driver, reboot. Black screen.

Reboot to safe mode, uninstall driver, reboot to full windows install reeeeeaaally old version of driver. Reboot. Black screen....


So... the only time the card works is when there is no nvidia driver installed... weird.


Anybody got any ideas? I haven't tried testing it in a clean windows install yet, but that's my next step I guess.