Fix Black Screen With Cursor Ksod On Windows 7 8 And 10

The most common reason is a problem with the explorer.exe process, which shows your desktop and files. This can happen because of unfinished Windows updates, problems with drivers, or a damaged user profile.

Quick Test for Windows 8/8.1/10 (Laptops with Batteries)

If you’re using Windows 8 or 8.1, try this quick test first:

Remove the battery from your laptop, then reinsert it.Turn on the computer, and immediately start tapping the F8 key repeatedly while also holding down the Shift key.See if Windows starts up normally. If the problem persists, continue with the steps below.

How to Enter Safe Mode on Windows 8, 8.1, 10, 7, and Vista

For most of the following solutions, you’ll need to start your system in Safe Mode. This section explains how to boot into Safe Mode, which is a diagnostic mode for troubleshooting issues in Windows. When you first get into Safe Mode, it’s a good idea to back up your important files to an external disk, USB, or thumb drive. To enter Safe Mode, restart your computer. If you can’t see any menu or button options, perform a force restart by holding down the power button until the computer shuts off. Turn it back on and begin tapping the F8 key continuously until you see the advanced boot menu. From this menu, select ‘Safe Mode with Networking’.

1. Run a System File Checker Scan in Safe Mode (Windows 8/8.1/10/7/Vista)

Once you are in Safe Mode with Networking: The System File Checker (SFC) will scan your Windows installation for any corrupted or missing files, and attempt to repair them. Please wait until the scan completes. When finished, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved. If you still see the black screen, return to Safe Mode and proceed to the next method (System Restore).