Windows 10: Videos cause screen to go black for a second?

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  1. MEOWBID
    Meowbid Win User

    Videos cause screen to go black for a second?


    When I hover over a youtube video occasionally it will make my screen go black for a second only the application which it happens, the rest of my screen stays normal like my taskbar or if I have another app visible, or when I pop-out any video be it a video on youtube or a screenshare on discord it does the same thing. After doing that a few times it'll stop doing it for a while. I've tried switching browsers, changing resolutions, switching monitors, switching video cables, taking out and putting back in my graphics card, and even completely resetting my pc. Here's the video of what's hap

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    Meowbid, Apr 5, 2025
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  2. ZPLUGGER
    zplugger Win User

    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, Apr 5, 2025
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  3. DHAVELYN MER
    Dhavelyn Mer Win User
    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 One of these is due to outdated or incorrect device drivers.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, Apr 5, 2025
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  4. SRIMADHWA_B
    Srimadhwa_B Win User

    Videos cause screen to go black for a second?

    KB4497935 CAUSING INFINITE BLACK SCREEN WITH SPINNING CIRCLE

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply and appreciate your efforts to work on this issue.

    Please answer these questions to get additional information for clarity:

    1. Are you getting a black screen before signing in to Windows 10?
    2. Are you getting a black or blank screen after signing in to Windows 10?
    3. Are you getting a black screen with spinning dots after restarting the device?

    Some of the common scenarios that can cause a black or blank screen to occur are connection problems with your display, display adapter driver update issues, or issues with recent updates or installations.

    Suggest you to follow the steps from this article to check if that works.

    Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14106/windows-10-troubleshoot-black-screen-or-blank-screen-errors

    Let us know the result of the steps performed so that we can help you further.

    Awaiting your reply.

    Regards,

    Srimadhwa B

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Srimadhwa_B, Apr 5, 2025
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