[vista] startup blockage on black screen Solved

Question

Hello everyone

When starting Vista, the screen stays stuck on a black screen where only the white cursor is visible (mouse not frozen). It seems to me that the hard drive stops working after a few seconds.

In doing some research in forums, I saw that some people had issues with loading times for Vista, and they too were stuck on a black screen for several minutes. My machine has been stuck since yesterday!

I have tried several "hard" reboots using the button, I attempted to start in safe mode, last known good configuration, etc... same result.

I also tried the repair, but it finds nothing wrong.

I hesitate to perform a complete system restore because I have data to back up. I can't open the computer otherwise I'll lose the warranty...

I don't know what to do anymore.

Thank you for your help

Configuration:
Acer Aspire T660 K972
Age: 3 months
Windows Vista Home Basic
512MB DDR2
Intel P4 631+
HD 160GB SATA

8ternity · Accepted Answer

Hello, I found the problem related to the black screen at the startup of Windows Vista, opening only documents and the rest doing nothing. It's a virus. It installs itself in Windows well hidden in a Windows folder. Here’s the solution: CTRL+ALT+DEL, open the task manager; File; New Task...; type: explorer.exe open WINDOWS+R to run; type REGEDIT open the Windows registry, go to > edit > Find type: explorer.exe find the following phrase: Shell=explorer.exe c:\Windows\config\spoolsv.exe double-click the command, delete "c:\Windows\Config\spoolsv.exe" and keep only "explorer.exe". Go delete the spoolsv.exe file in the CONFIG directory of Windows. It's a virus. The real spoolsv.exe file is in Windows\System32 and not in the CONFIG folder. It's a trap. Good luck!!

André · Answer

Hi,  I had the same problem with a laptop. The anxiety and then the frustration. I asked a friend for help but she had never seen this before!! So, back to square one, that is, to the store. He connected my PC and it started up. Without him doing anything. Two things:  According to him, I must have pressed a key combination that switched the display to the VGA port. Indeed, in all graphic professions, the important thing is to see the details; professionals in these jobs get a laptop for its portability but only work on a large screen. So they switch from their laptop to an external monitor. What to do in this case? Wait for the battery to drain and restart the PC. You will just be able to open and turn it on. You will then see the program start automatically and then the screen go black because the battery is dead. At that moment, you connect to the power outlet and restart. Everything should then go well. At least, that’s the explanation I’m giving because I tried everything.  If it still doesn’t work, you grab everything, including your baseball bat, and head to the store...  The bat is just for laughs!!!  Good luck.  André

kn33 · Answer

Well, I can't wait any longer, I'm formatting all of this.

amarspiderman · Answer

I have a black screen when I start up, I have Vista, I don't understand anything help please, thank you and have a good vacation everyone

gronie7 · Answer

hi
I have exactly the same problem as kn33
except that my "documents" show up and the hard drive stops working (I can hear it!!!)
what should I do??? I thought about repairing Vista from the installation DVD but I'm afraid of losing all my data!!!
I have performed a system restore but nothing works; the same problem persists!!!
please, those who know what to do, help me
thank you in advance!

mathieu01 · Answer

Hello, gronie7, have you found a solution to your problem? I'm in the same situation as you, namely: black screen, mouse, and document window. We have access to the task manager, but no Windows menu. It's really a hassle...  Thanks to anyone who could help move things forward...  Mathieu

docteur-escrime · Answer

At startup of Windows Vista, press the delete (del) key on your keyboard, restore your system, and there you go...

There you have it, it certainly avoids formatting.

Best regards, doctor-swordsmanship.

matrix36 · Answer

Isn't it possible that a DOS window is blocking your stuff because of a game??? It happened to my son, and by typing "EXIT," everything was back to normal. Just a simple thing!

tom · Answer

I have exactly the same problem, a black screen with my documents open. What can I do to fix the problem?

gronie7 · Answer

Look at the orange cards on this page, I had the same problem and it's fixed!!!  http://www.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich 2090247 my documents open at startup#dernier

Alion · Answer

Hi, I have the same problem (black screen at startup) and I've lost the Vista DVD, what should I do? xD Should I lock myself in a dark room waiting for a miracle?? :'(

narukobie · Answer

I had this problem and I panicked (yeah, it's scary when you don't know much about bugs ^^) I simply reinstalled the graphics driver and everything was fine. I have a GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card and a brand Acer computer with the much-adored Vista (sarcastic, you guessed it ;) )

VINS 57200 · Answer

AND HOW DO WE REINSTALL THE GRAPHIC DRIVER, KNOWING THAT THE COMPUTER STARTS NORMALLY BUT THE SCREEN IS BLACK FROM THE LOADING OF VISTA? MY CONFIGURATION NVIDIA GEFORCE G210 INTEL PENTIUM DUAL CORE E5200 4GB DDR2 1TB HARD DRIVE

narukobie · Answer

I'm sorry but I really don't know that :(

OdesolateGale · Answer

Hello! I browsed the forum but still couldn't find a solution to this f****** problem. I have a black screen before the Windows logo appears. Safe mode works fine at first, but after I performed a restore from a backup point, it’s the same for safe mode—it gets stuck before asking for a password to log into my session. I don’t know what to do anymore, help!!

Blood-Keeper · Answer

Well, the solution is simple, you just do like Narukobie said: I had this problem and I freaked out (yeah, it's scary when you don't know much about bugs ^^) I simply reinstalled the graphics driver and everything was fine. I have a GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card and an Acer computer with the ever-so-loved Vista (sarcastically, you guessed it ;) )    His solution works perfectly, and as for the cause of the problem, we don't care. What's important is that it works.

carodak · Answer

hello everyone
I found the solution thanks to several messages
first, you need to press ctrl alt del / task manager / new task and type explorer.exe the pc goes back to how it was before but be careful this is only the first fix because as soon as you turn off the computer, everything bugs again for the lazy ones you'll have to redo this maneuver all the time
otherwise to solve the problem once and for all you need to reinstall the graphics card driver from the website
www.touslesdrivers.com

jojoneophite · Answer

Asus X5DAB series PC, brand new under Vista. I put my PC to sleep and then couldn't restart it (blue screen with Windows recovery bar), then black screen. I tried several times unsuccessfully with "F4", "F8" and others. I removed the battery, put it back in place, and everything went back to the good old days. Don't ask me for explanations, but it worked.

Maze · Answer

Here is a solution that should surely help some of you...
Boot Windows in safe mode, then type MSCONFIG in the command prompt. A menu will then appear, allowing you to disable certain services and startup options (For me, the issue came from there). Some applications seemed more suspicious than others (strange names, unknown manufacturers, etc.), I disabled them and then restarted, and voilà, everything worked perfectly!
I'm not quite sure if it's a virus or a bug in Vista, but I haven't had any problems since that day.

ironman · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem as some others, but I can't understand how some people manage to open the task manager even before entering a session, because my screen goes black before I'm asked for my password to log into my session. Also, I wanted to know how to reinstall my graphics card?? Thank you for your reply.

ironman · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your response pepeneophyte but I have already tried removing the battery and putting it back, nothing works.
I would like to know if there are any codes to type in the command prompt, for example, to revert to a restore point?? Or anything like that?? It's been two weeks now and it's driving me crazy!!

Also, I've noticed that it's mostly Acer devices that have issues on this forum...

pepeneophyte · Answer

Good evening Ironman
Here we go again, black screen once more after the same action. That is, black screen following automatic sleep mode. The first time, it was after a forced sleep mode. At first glance, Vista doesn't seem to like it! I removed the battery, put it back, and it restarted normally. Sorry, but I don't have any more explanations. Good night and good luck.

ironman · Answer

I was told it could be a virus, and that I should erase all the data on my computer, I'm disgusted, but the worst part is that I don't have the Windows installation CD, does anyone know a way to wipe everything without the CD?

sofi · Answer

Thank you very much. I was so afraid of losing all my data! This is a super useful forum.

sofi · Answer

Thank you very much. I was really afraid of losing all my data! This is a really useful forum.

Ratjou · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem as Ironman. Except that I can access safe mode. I have a black screen with the mouse before the Vista logo appears and I'm prompted for my session password.  What should I do?

alexantore · Answer

for my part, the black screen with the active mouse was resolved by booting in safe mode then control panel user accounts then disabling user account control everything is back to normal

Odou · Answer

I had the same issue. Resolved by pressing F8 on startup and selecting the last known good configuration.

yayabou · Answer

For my part, the problem of the black screen and the "my documents" window opening at startup has been resolved. I first followed the advice of "ctrl alt delete" to open the task manager, etc., which worked well, but as the solution was temporary, I simply performed a system restore and apparently everything is working normally now.

(Windows 7)

yayabou · Answer

I specify that for me the F8 solution didn't give anything.

Emee · Answer

Hello, this happened to me on Friday if you have a laptop, remove the battery for 1 hour and then put it back, try changing the power outlet  that's what I did and it started working again  Eme

schermi · Answer

Hello  My problem is that everything works except the screen, which is black at the start of the session. Moreover, the taskbar doesn't work but it appears. I press ctrl+alt+delete. It shows me the task manager, I launch explorer nothing works. I have to end an explorer in the ongoing processes. Then my documents appear and I can browse my PC like that. I would like to know how to fix this problem please   Thank you.

fortunate-joker · Answer

gronie7 your message is old but it saved my computer, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, your method works so well!!!!

foussouy · Answer

Thank you for the solution, but I have a solution that could maybe help you even better!!!!!!!!!! IT WORKS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When the screen is black at startup, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and the task manager appears, then you create a new task and type explorer.exe. Once everything is launched, download ComboFix and place it on the desktop.
Then, disable the antivirus you have, run ComboFix, and let it do its job: it detects hidden viruses and removes them.
For my part, it was a success; it removed over 50 hidden viruses, and my computer is running wonderfully and it allowed me to restore it to like new.

WARNING: THIS DOES NOT DO ANY SYSTEM RESTORE; IT DOES NOT DELETE ANYTHING FROM YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR COMPUTER IS THE SAME EXCEPT IT IS VIRUS-FREE.

kerolorenzo · Answer

Hi everyone, here is my problem. At normal startup of Vista, the logo appears and then a black screen with the mouse cursor. No desktop, except for a notification: Windows Explorer has stopped working: (event: appcrash). If I close this window, another one comes back and as soon as I close it, another identical one appears and it goes on and on: (Microsoft Windows Search Protocol Host has stopped working.)... In safe mode, it works; everything displays. This is due to a wrong manipulation of the start button as I pressed it several times in an attempt to interrupt a sleep mode. I no longer have the installation CD. I have tried various error-checking options in vain. Please help me [Win Vista Home Premium Edition; on a Toshiba Satellite A214] Thanks in advance!!

jans.shom · Answer

Hello, I have practically the same problem (but no message or window) except that mine started with the "famous blue screen of death." Thanks to the installation CD, I was able to perform a repair, but now, after loading Vista (the green bars that scroll), the screen goes black with a white arrow (the cursor can move with the mouse). I’ve tried everything; nothing works. Help??? Anything other than what has already been said!!! Thank you

fred07 · Answer

Same problem... no change with any modes, black screen and pointer...  I'm in the F8 menu, the repair doesn't notice anything, we can activate "command prompt", how and what processes to enter to carry out the various manipulations you suggested in previous messages, namely explore.exe and so on...  The goal is to start the PC normally to diagnose it for a potential virus, load the files, and reinstall Windows!!!

Novice · Answer

Thank you very much. I thought I had destroyed a computer - which is not mine - because this problem coincided with a sudden disconnection - the plug was accidentally unplugged. By pressing alt+ctrl+enter as you indicated, the screen reappears directly under Ubuntu.

lassolution · Answer

Long live viruses for most of your problems...  Go see someone who knows about computers.

France · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem. My screen is black at startup.  By pressing ctrl alt delete and opening the Task Manager, I can get my desktop and Windows taskbar back, but I get stuck at one point.  When I type REGEDIT in the Run dialog, it asks me if I want to continue.  I click on continue, and then there’s a message that says:   Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator.   And nothing opens, and I am the only user and administrator.  I don't understand!! I need help please.

Nad · Answer

Hello  I had exactly the same problem. I think it was due to a conflict between the VGA port and the HDMI input. By unplugging the VGA, the computer started up normally and I didn't get stuck on the startup screen.  Hoping to help some of you  Best regards

Soneo · Answer

I had the same problem with a black screen stuck with the mouse pointer. I needed to go to Start, Computer, Properties, Device Manager, Graphics Card, right-click on the name of your GPU, 'uninstall,' then restart the PC, and everything went back to normal for me. I hope this helps a bit for those who have this pesky black screen :)

Fantasio_ch · Answer

Hi everyone..!
I found something that might interest you. Indeed, the same black screen problem on startup. I tried with a monitor connected to this PC. I noticed that the system had started up fine but was stuck on the external output or HDMI, the signal was good. After extensive research.. I found that in the avalanche of UPDATES from HP or other brands, there was an update for a graphics card driver...(NVIDIA)

Procedure:
Go to system, device manager, graphics card then driver, if you have a driver much newer than the date of purchase of your PC, you can be sure that it has been updated automatically and is not suitable for your card. Therefore, I downloaded the old version of the graphics card driver, then disabled the graphics card, Vista will automatically reload the default driver for the card. Turn off the PC, disconnect the power supply and remove the batteries. Press and hold the "on" button for at least 15 seconds to completely drain the PC's memory. Reattach the battery and power supply and start the boot process. If all goes well, you will have your Vista back.

Go back to device management etc... and reactivate the graphics card, and modify and adjust your graphics..!!

Thanks to the uncontrollable UPDATES.... for once it's not Vista that is to blame... phew...

jm.space · Answer

Hello everyone. I had the same issue as you (black screen after the Windows logo) and here's what worked for me:  it was a graphics card driver problem. So, the procedure is simply:  1/ start in safe mode (press F8 during the computer startup until you get to safe mode)  2/ go to control panel, "view hardware/devices"  3/ click on the cross next to "graphics card"  4/ right-click on your graphics card > click on properties  5/ tab "driver" and click on "previous version"   Restart the computer. Normally, the problem should be resolved.

ipom · Answer

Hello, I'm having the same problem but it's still unresolved!! Black screen at startup, mouse cursor appearing on the screen, after pressing F8 or ctrl/alt/delete nothing! The screen remains black with the white cursor.... What should I do? I've tried everything, removing the battery and putting it back... I'm desperate, what should I do? Thank you for your help....

Glamy · Answer

Hello! I have roughly the same problem!

Black screen or sometimes several mini screens on the PC.
Right now there's a black screen with thin white stripes on it.

Whenever I press ctrl + alt + delete, it restarts the computer every time!

Thank you for your help in advance.

mounajjime · Answer

The solution to the problem of the black screen that appears after opening the session is to recover the data installed on Windows 7. During the installation, check "keep the data from Vista." When the installation is finished, restart and then open the partition; you will find a file with the .org extension. Open it, then navigate to user > Vista, and there you will find all the files, including those that were on the desktop, and the problem is solved.

c47 · Answer

Hello, I also had a problem with my laptop. The hard drive was removed and then placed into a desktop PC. The laptop's hard drive was defragmented, then put back into the laptop. After restarting it, it suggested repairing the hard drive. Since then, the computer has been working like before without any problems.

visur · Answer

problems with graphics card

soulsociety · Answer

Hello,  Same problem as the others, except that nothing is working. Black screen with pointer. F8 and F5 do not work. ctrl+alt+delete restarts my computer. I do not have the Vista recovery CD. I only have access to F1, F2, F9, and F10, but none of them display system recovery or safe mode.  I don't know what to do anymore.  Any ideas, thanks.... (My computer is a HP with Vista)

Teck-off · Answer

Hello everyone!  Indeed, it's really a virus that starts when Windows boots up!  To block it, just go to the Control Panel => User Accounts => Turn User Account Control on or off => Check it and click Ok.  Restart your PC, the problem will still be present, so you need to click Ctrl + Alt + Del, open Task Manager => File => New Task and type explorer.exe => Ok, and everything will show up!  For now, I'm trying to remove it, I will keep you updated on the location.  (Personally, I caught it under Avast, the encrypter was perfect, so Avast couldn't stop it, I caught it while hacking hackers using phishing x) )   Good luck! =)  ------------------------------------------------------  A small window appears at the bottom right of your screen, "Blocked Startup Programs, you right-click => Show or remove, run, and you uncheck all the startup programs with unknown names. And there you go, you're saved ;) / I strongly advise you to run a long scan on your antivirus and remove any threats.

G.I.JO.JO. · Answer

My Windows 7 PC has a black screen with an active mouse, but it happened just after I did a system restore :'( I don't know what to do, safe mode doesn't work.

Micheline Leb · Answer

I finally found a solution that resets it: when it's on with a black screen, unplug it and after plugging it back in, open it normally and Windows will restart. It takes a few minutes and everything is back to how it was before. It worked well for me. Good luck!

Doudouzen · Answer

Hi everyone, I found another little tip after trying everything without being able to restore the icons.
Here’s my tip: of course, try all the methods mentioned earlier first.
My method: boot in safe mode with the network adapter enabled.
Repair your antivirus using the corrupted file repair option in your antivirus, or else uninstall it and reinstall it. The problem should be fixed.

Good luck!

tolatetohelp? · Answer

Hello everyone,  This post is already quite complete on possible solutions. For those who have a black screen and for whom pressing ctrl alt delete does not bring up the window to launch explorer.exe, the last solution before formatting is to boot from a Windows Vista DVD (borrowed from a friend if you don’t have one), enter the initial information (language, etc.), then select the repair options, and ask to restore to an earlier date. It worked for me.

Marsulolo · Answer

Hello!  I'm here to share my contribution because I had the black screen problem for a week, but it was just the black screen and nothing was working. But I found a solution!  I'm sharing this to help you! (At least, this will only work for 64-bit systems)  So, if you have a Windows 64-bit system with a black screen on startup, the problem is actually that Windows is trying to launch "explorer.exe" from the system32 folder.  All you need to do is start in safe mode and copy "explorer.exe" from the C:\windows\syswow64 folder to the C:\windows\system32 folder.  And there you go! You can restart and finally enjoy your PC that you've missed so much!!!!

Angy05 · Answer

Although the solutions are very well described, there is still an unresolved issue. Those who use ctrl+alt+delete, F8, and all the other F keys that exist cannot fix the problem because the screen is black and they can't see anything.

So, tell me how I can solve this damned problem!!?????

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