Windows 10: Why does Windows make the display go black after short periods of non-interaction?

This question has been asked by a Windows 10 user and was locked, but this happens in Windows 11, too. I started with Windows 10, and thanks to hardware upgrades, was aable to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. I was being very specific when I said "after short periods of non-interaction." This happens when I'm gaming and go AFK, or am streaming video. Funny thing is it doesn't happen when I'm actually looking at the display, as if Windows knows I'm watching or not. Silly, I know; as "smart" as Windows is, it's not that smart. All I have to do to restore video is waggle the mouse a bit. Still,

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Issue with black screen, dual display, ATI Integrated GPU

Hi,

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to go to device manager and disable the display drivers, check whether the issue persists or not.

• Press Windows + X keys and click
  Device manager.
• Click to expand Display adapters, right click the second adapter and click
  Disable.
• Restart the computer and check whether the issue persists or not.
• Repeat the same steps to disable the first display adapter and check if it helps.

If you find the issue is with anyone of the display adapters then, I suggest you to update the display drivers from the manufactures website for Windows 10 and check if it helps.

Method 2: I suggest you to follow the steps form the below article for
“Black Screen” issues and check if it helps.

Troubleshoot black screen problems

Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows - Microsoft Support

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you

 

PC Freezing for short periods -> DistributedCOM Error?

New Beta Log in above postChip drivers done. Windows update done (nothing to install).
No yellow triangles or unknown found. Printscreens of Device Manager below.

 

Display is garbled after sleep period

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it fixes the issue.

Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

• Press Windows key + W and type troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the driver

I suggest you to try uninstall the display drivers check if it works for you.

Follow the steps to uninstall the display drivers:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Right-click on the display device listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
• Select the option to Delete driver software.
• Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset and
display drivers.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.