Windows 10: Windows 10 - location not detected, black screen not able to do anything on my screen.

Discus and support Windows 10 - location not detected, black screen not able to do anything on my screen. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I log into Windows ok, but then are confronted with a black screen, taskbar on the bottom. i have a recurring message coming up that says Location... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Helen42, Mar 13, 2021.

  1. Helen42 Win User

    Windows 10 - location not detected, black screen not able to do anything on my screen.


    I log into Windows ok, but then are confronted with a black screen, taskbar on the bottom.


    i have a recurring message coming up that says

    Location not detected: c:\windows\system32\systemprofile\desktop not available.


    this message keeps coming on and off and i am not able to use the start function or anything.


    Any solutions please.

    :)
     
    Helen42, Mar 13, 2021
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Black screen after 'Starting Windows' sequence

    Sounds like the old... windows black screen of death.

    Try this quoted from "VisiHow" article "Repair Windows 7 Black Screen of Death":

    They, also, have some other options there, too.
    Google search and you will find a lot of the "Windows Black Screen of Death with cursor" fixes.
     
    95Viper, Mar 13, 2021
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  3. Peer_Sam Win User
    Black screen after Windows update.

    Hi Crystel,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    • Were you able to get to the desktop screen after you restarted the system?
    • When the screen was blank, were you able to see the cursor on the screen?
    • Did you get any error code or error message?

    Please get back to us with answers to above questions, for us to suggest the appropriate troubleshooting steps.

    Meanwhile, I suggest to try the steps mentioned in the article below and let us know if it helps.

    Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors

    We look forward for your reply.

    Thanks,

    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Peer_Sam, Mar 13, 2021
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  4. Windows 10 - location not detected, black screen not able to do anything on my screen.

    black screen

    Hi Ken,

    Black screen usually occurs to a Windows device if the system detected that there are some damaged drivers. For us to provide an effective solution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • Which build, version and edition of Windows is installed on your computer?
    • Have you made any changes to the hardware of the PC before this issue occurred?
    • Did you encounter any error messages or error codes along with the black screen?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps provided in this
    link. The link serves as a guide on how to address black screen issue.

    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Mar 13, 2021
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