How to Fix Windows 10 Black Screen After Login

Immediate Actions (Try These First)

1. ·Restart Windows Explorer:
   • ·Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
   • ·Go to File → Run new task, type explorer.exe (all models agree this is the fastest check)
2. ·Check for GPU driver issues:
   • ·Roll back/reinstall graphics drivers via Device Manager (Mercury 2 & GLM 5.2 emphasize this as the most common fix)
   • ·Boot into Safe Mode (hold Shift while clicking Restart) for driver troubleshooting
3. ·Disable startup apps:
   • ·Task Manager → Startup tab → disable all non-essential items (all models recommend this)

Intermediate Solutions

1. ·Test user profiles:
   • ·Log in with another account (if works, original profile is corrupted)
   • ·Copy C:\Users\[working-user]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Caches to the broken profile (detailed in Mercury 2 & GLM 5.2; Llama 4 also mentions cache replacement)
2. ·System repair commands:
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     Run in Command Prompt (via Task Manager):

     sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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     All models include this

Advanced Options

1. ·System Restore:
   • ·Launch rstrui.exe from Task Manager (Mercury 2 provides precise steps)
   • ·Use Recovery Environment if needed (GLM 5.2 adds this variant)
2. ·Reset PC:
   • ·Last resort: ms-settings:recovery → "Reset this PC" (keep files)

Unique Contributions

• ·Monitor check: Llama 4 suggests testing multiple displays
• ·Prevention: Mercury 2 includes tips like creating regular restore points
• ·Error checking: Llama 4 recommends checking for boot-up error messages

Workflow Priority:

1. ·Restart Explorer → 2. GPU drivers → 3. Startup apps → 4. Profile repair → 5. System tools → 6. Restore/Reset