Windows 10: SSD Booting to Black Screen After Migration

I am attempting to upgrade my Dell desktop from the original HDD to a Samsung 860 EVO SSD. The original drive is 1 TB, the new one is 500 GB. I am running Windows 10. I downloaded the Samsung Migration software, powered down the computer, installed the SSD into the machine and plugged into an open SATA port. I was able to successfully complete the data migration of the two partitions on the original drive to the SSD and then the computer powered itself down as expected. I then disconnected the HDD from the power and SATA ports and moved the SATA cord from the SSD to the SATA connection that was previously used by the HDD not sure if this matters, but saw the recommendation somewhere.


When I power on the machine, I can see the Windows logo and a white circle. Then the screen goes black but I can move the arrow around. I cannot get past this point.


When starting the machine, I also do not see the Dell logo but am able to get to the BIOS by hitting F2. The SSD is recognized and appears in the second boot position below bootable USB. I rebooted my PC with the recovery USB. I tried the Repair Startup option, but it said that Windows couldn't repair the issue. I then went into the Command Prompt to run diskpart. A picture is attached. I noticed a couple odd things:


1 the OS partition isn't showing as Boot under Status

2 The SSD is 500 GB total, broken down into a 150GB partition called OS and a 350 GB partition called Documents. Those show up as the E: and F: drives, respectively. However, there's also a C: partition for 500 GB


Does anyone have any ideas?

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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

 

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.

 

black screen

Hi Bart,

It is possible that you're experiencing black screen due to corrupted system files. To assist you better, we'd like to gather more information:

• Are you getting any error messages?
• What happen when you tried to login?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article to troubleshoot black screen errors. You can choose which situation you're experiencing the error and perform the instructions.

Let us know if you need further assistance.