Seems it performed Chkdsk.
After the scanning did it fix the issue?
If you are able to log into Safe mode, then update graphic card driver.
See:
Fixing Black Screen or Blank Screen Problem after Upgrade to Windows 10
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screen was black and unresponsive when I tried to use it in the morning, tried using mouse and several keys to no avail. I shut down the computer by holding the power button and when I restarted it ran a "fixing (C) stage 1 and 2" process. what does this mean and why would it happen out of the blue - I haven't been having any issues
Seems it performed Chkdsk.
After the scanning did it fix the issue?
If you are able to log into Safe mode, then update graphic card driver.
See:
Fixing Black Screen or Blank Screen Problem after Upgrade to Windows 10
Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-stop-fixing-c-stage-1-in-windows-10
Let us know if this helps!
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Hello there,
Please try to start your PC in safe mode, for the complete guide, please click this link and follow the steps under From a black or blank screen: https://support.microsoft.com/windows/92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234
If you were able to start in safe mode, install all pending updates for your Windows and update drivers as well.
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