Windows 7 not booting up black screen with cursor

You also might try to run a system restore in case a failed update is the culprit as Afeitguy suggest. I got this issue with a Windows Vista computer. The final step is to format and reinstall. If you can boot into Safe Mode, you can check the event logs to see what exactly is causing the system to not start. Then you can use system restore to restore your machine to a date that it was actually working.

Just happened to me yesterday. Does the same thing in safe mode.. Left the damn thing set that way overnight and still no login screen. I now have 8 machines, all Win 7 x86 and x64 on 8 different hardware models laptops and desktops that are all running to Black Screen on start-up. I believe this is a windows update causing this issue, but I have not been able to pinpoint which windows update. Most of my research seems to lead to explorer. So, eight different pieces of Hardware, all Win7 x86 and x64 No safe mode available, limited success with system restore.

Hi John, Yes, it does look like the update re-applies and the system reverts to black screen. I have been trying to work out which update to stop it at the WSUS server. I have turned off the majority of Win7 updates released after the 1st July.

Have a look at KB it's quite an old one but it did cause similar problems a while ago when it first came out - I guess there may have been a newer version pushed out that's causing the same problems again. If you decline it on your WSUS it should uninstall it at the next update.

If it isn't that one follow the path you've started - take them all off, add them back in a few at a time to identify which one it is. I had this on my computer as well, windows 7 home premium. I have checked the booting sequence, and it is correct, I have malwarebytes and spybot clean it, I have tried using restore more than once, If I create a new account, and go to the new account first and then go to my old account it works just fine, but if I restart for any reason all accounts start up with a black screen.

Also the text on my browser and desktop or a little blurry and hard to read. Also, is it possible that someone switched the mode of an integrated disk controller in BIOS? Not sure what kind of machine it is by try switching it if it's there.

If it's in raid mode, switch it to AHCI or visa-versa. The crazy thing is - is that I know it has to be something stupid that's causing the problem. I mean, even considering that I was able to get the login screen background after granting Everyone F permissions. I'll keep trying at it.. Thanks for the tips there! That's how I would proceed. If you have a spare HDD, you could clone the drive to make sure you have an escape hatch in case activation fails.

I had a hunch about permissions being a mian culprit, from that Trojan. Muldrop, and sure enough - I think I may have been right.. Basically, I'm now able to load the Windows 7 login screen background, as well as the users, however when I click on a user I have to use the Accessibility Menu for the On-Screen Keyboard because the Keyboard input is not recognized wired or wireless, and once I do put in the password am given an error "The user Profile SErvice failed the login.

User profile cannot be loaded". So the kid had three profiles, my attempts to login were with his, as that was the password given to me - however on selecting the Administrator profile, I found it to be passwordless and logged right into the desktop - this NO PASSWORD Administrator is likely how the Virus was able to do what damage it did, but now I have to found a way to restore his user..

I just couldn't believe none of the built-in Windows tools being run from Command Line were showing no errors anywhere and no corruption, but I was definitely not getting past a blank black screen with Active Cursor at boot. After still many many many attempts to rectify the situation, across multiple programs, virus doctor bootloaders, WinRE, and more; and not arriving to a solution, I had decided I would get back to permissions as the root of the problem, literally..

Run Clonezilla and make a complete mirrored backup of your Hard Drive helps if accidentally screw something up, can start back at square 2. Once you have a backup, power down and disconnect drive - place to the side prevents confusion 3.

If you have a second computer running similar Windows edition without any issues, you can go about trying to match the directories up with the working PC on the broken PC. Once you've revised the permissions, shutdown the computer, remove the Bootable Windows USB, and start computer back up.

Once it reboots, if you're seeing what it looks like you're supposed to be seeing, then you have arrived. If you experience issues in places as you log in and navigate - do some digging and see if the permissions are set right. Get some good AntiVirus software! My client's computer had a Trojan.

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Nov 24, 1 0 0. But when I select this option, I'm brought to a black screen with only my mouse cursor. If I select, "Start Windows Normally", it just loops me back the selection screen of the two options. I've tried loading a System Recovery Disk, but have had the same results as above. I've also tryed loading in the original OS disk with no results.

If anyone can help or advise any suggestions. Would be much appreciate. Apr 6, 25, , 14, Try these Option First, while the computer is off, connect an external monitor. Next turn on the computer and allow it to fully load. In here select "Computer only". Now shut down the computer and disconnect the external monitor. Disconnect the external monitor 6. And finally restart the computer. To begin, follow the steps below:.

Another possible reason why your computer cannot start normally is because of malware infection. So, we recommend using Auslogics Anti-Malware to run a full system scan.

You can also use Windows Defender, but it is likely you will need a more powerful program like Auslogics Anti-Malware. You can also bring back your computer to a previous state where the issue did not exist.

To do that, you need to use the System Restore feature. Do not worry about losing your personal files and data because this method will only affect system files. It is also worth noting that Windows creates restore points automatically.

So, you can still perform a System Restore even if you do not consciously save restore points. To begin, follow the instructions below:. Your email address will not be published. Ad blockers may interfere with some important blog features, such as comments, images, etc. Please consider disabling your ad blocker so you can have the best experience on this website.