Windows 10: Why is my computer booting into a gray screen, where only the cursor is visible?

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  1. MAGH BANERJEE
    Magh Banerjee Win User

    Why is my computer booting into a gray screen, where only the cursor is visible?


    So basically whenever it boots, it shows me the motherboard manufacturer's logo, it shows the welcome thing from windows and then it just shows a gray screen. I went into the bios, which displays properly, ctrl + alt + del shows the menu and I can open task manager and stuff but it won't boot into the main menu thing. How do I fix this?

    :)
     
    Magh Banerjee, Nov 3, 2024
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  2. JACKLOGIC
    jacklogic Win User

    Gray screen w/ mouse cursor on boot

    Hello,

    Today when I went to go turn on my computer, my PC booted into a gray screen w/ just a mouse cursor. I first tried to unplug all USB devices and unplug the power for 30 sec, but that did not work. I have installed Windows onto a USB drive and tried to get
    into BIOS to repair Windows, but when that happens I actually do not get a gray screen. Instead, my monitor displays no input. This is especially frustrating, considering that my PC was operating perfectly fine the night before. Hoping I could receieve some
    help.

    Thanks,

    Jack
     
    jacklogic, Nov 3, 2024
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  3. KATHLEENMONTGOMERY
    kathleenmontgomery Win User
    mouse cursor not visible on screen

    mouse cursor not visible on screen. Help.
     
    kathleenmontgomery, Nov 3, 2024
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  4. BLACK PANTHER
    Black Panther Win User

    Why is my computer booting into a gray screen, where only the cursor is visible?

    "Gray Screen of Death"

    Thanks for your informative post!

    I had solved my 2D & gray screen issue using advice posted by erocker (see below)
    Mainly it involves creating a profile and putting higher 2D clocks:

     
    Black Panther, Nov 3, 2024
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