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When I turn my Dell on it boots and a black screen appears!? Help me!
2011-01-22 04:22:00
More information is needed. For example:-operating system you are running, -is it 32 or 64 bits,-any new hardware,-any new drivers,-laptop or desktop,-malware recently, -etc. You could try this steps...maybe it helps:-press control alt delete-select task manager-Applications>> select new task >>type in explorer>>press enter-you should see your background image and the taskbar as well as your iconsThis is a link for troubleshooting this problem in windows xp:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314503or,http://support.microsoft.com/kb/155053If you want to read more about it:http://tips4pc.com/articles/computer%20troubleshooting/computer_has_a_black_screen_and.htmThis is a possible solution for windows 7:1. Change boot order to start windows with cd/dvd2. Boot from the Windows 7 installation disk3. Choose language,4. Choose Repair your computer on the install now screen5. Choose the System restore option6. Choose one of the previous restore points 7. Restart computer when promptedIf you do not have any restore points try running startup repair.Fixes for windows 7:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/why-is-my-screen-black-when-i-start-windows-7