Windows 10: my computer locks up with a black screen.

Discus and support my computer locks up with a black screen. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Just had a new nvidia GEForce GRX 1070ti installed with the latest driver by a tech expert. The problem appears to be dashboard widgets? here is my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by tfmiii3, Feb 8, 2023.

  1. tfmiii3 Win User

    my computer locks up with a black screen.


    Just had a new nvidia GEForce GRX 1070ti installed with the latest driver by a tech expert. The problem appears to be dashboard widgets? here is my problem report, can anyone here make head or tail?SourceMicrosoft® Windows® Operating SystemSummaryStopped workingDate‎2/‎8/‎2023 6:01 PMStatusReport sentDescriptionFaulting Application Path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience_423.3000.10.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy\Dashboard\Widgets.exeProblem signatureProblem Event Name: MoBEXPackage Full Name: Mic

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    tfmiii3, Feb 8, 2023
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  2. Black Lock screen BACKGROUND

    Hi Bill,

    Let us know the make and model of your computer.

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to set the lock screen background to picture and check if the issue persists.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    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.

    Step 3: Update the Display Adapter drivers.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update Driver Software
      .
    • Restart the computer.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the lock screen background for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 8, 2023
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  3. Black screen error

    Hello,

    There are several reasons why you are facing a black screen issue. One of these is due to outdated or incorrect device drivers. For us to figure out what's causing this, provide more details by answering the listed questions:

    • Can you confirm to us if you are using a laptop or a computer?
    • Have you made any recent changes to your device prior to this happening?
    • What exactly were you doing when the error occurred?
    • Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this? If yes, specify all of the steps that you have done.

    As an initial part of troubleshooting, we suggest following the steps given on this article:

    Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors
    . This will help you diagnose and rectify most of the known black screen concerns.

    We will wait for your response.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Feb 8, 2023
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  4. zplugger Win User

    my computer locks up with a black screen.

    Black Screen after Log on


    Computer boots to windows log on,have no password here.After a minute on log on it go to a black screen,stays there forever. I can get to Task Manager from black Screen,lost on what to do next. Just want my Windows 10 back, not sure what caused this problem. Any Suggestion on what my next step should be?*Sad
     
    zplugger, Feb 8, 2023
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