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Why does the Windows Terminal window show black blank window?

Anonymous
2022-10-22T06:29:19+00:00

I was opening Windows Terminal that was installed with Microsoft Store APP in Windows 10 Professional OS on Lenovo W520 laptop, it's keep showing black blank window to me, no error message/information show up to me, can anyone tell me why it's keeping showing the black blank window?

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  1. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-22T07:00:25+00:00

    Hello Johnny_Wang,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Press Start then search Terminal app

    Right click it then select App settings

    Click Terminate > Repair > Reset

    Restart your computer

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  2. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-22T11:10:21+00:00

    Hello Johnny_Wang,

    Thank you for updating me with that information. Please try creating a new local administrator account then check if the issue persists.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cre...

    If the issue still persists, please try performing an In-place Upgrade. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

    Few things to check on the PC

    **Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting

    **Disable or uninstall any 3rd party Anti-Virus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

    Download the media creation tool (Click Download tool now) and save it to your computer.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Open the tool and select Upgrade this PC now.

    Make sure to select Keep personal files and apps.

    It might take some time to install Windows 10. Your computer will restart a few times, make sure you don’t turn off your PC

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-22T11:07:59+00:00

    I have already tried all of the following options one by one, no luck, it's still showing black blank window.

    a. Run the troubleshooter.

    b**.** Run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    c. Run Window Update to install the latest updates.

    d. Uninstall Windows Terminal and then restart your computer, reinstall it in Windows Store.

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  4. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-22T07:33:59+00:00

    Hello Johnny_Wang,

    Thank you for updating me with that information. I apologize that this did not resolve the issue.

    **Press Windows key+I to open Settings

    Select Update and Security > Troubleshoot

    Click Additional troubleshooters

    Select Windows Store Apps and Run the troubleshooter.

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...

    After that, restart your computer

    Note: You can open command prompt by doing this,

    Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager then click File

    Select "Run new task" then type: cmd

    Make sure to put a check mark on the "Create this task with administrative privileges" box

    Continue with the commands within the link above.

    **Please try to reinstall the Terminal app. Please uninstall it first then restart your computer. Reinstall the Terminal app from the Microsoft Store app again.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-22T07:27:37+00:00

    I have already tried  Terminate > Repair > Reset & Restart laptop, no luck, it's still showing black blank window.

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