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Why is my pc a black screen with a loading cursor

Anonymous
2023-05-14T00:44:03+00:00

Last night I pushed the “shut down and update” option on my computer but this morning when I woke up and tried to boot up my pc all it is a black screen with a blue loading cursor. What do I need to do to fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-14T01:16:07+00:00

    My name is Vinicius. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today

    There could be several reasons why your PC is showing a black screen with a loading cursor after a shut down and update. Here are a few steps you can try:

    Wait: It's possible that the update is still in progress and your PC is taking longer than usual to boot up. Give it some time to finish the update.

    Hard reset: If waiting doesn't work, try performing a hard reset by holding down the power button until the PC shuts down. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. This may help reset any stuck processes.

    Boot into safe mode: If the hard reset doesn't work, try booting your PC into safe mode. This can help you troubleshoot any issues that may be preventing your PC from booting up normally. To do this, repeatedly press the F8 key as your PC boots up until you see the advanced startup options. Select "Safe Mode" and see if your PC boots up normally.

    System Restore: If safe mode doesn't work, you can try performing a system restore to an earlier point in time before the update. This can help you undo any changes made during the update that may be causing the issue.

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