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Windows 7: Black screen with blinking cursor
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08 Nov 2012
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Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301) |
Black screen with blinking cursor
Hello threadreaders,
My little brother has a problem with his pc: He can't start it up normally because he gets stuck on a black screen with a blinking cursor. But he can boot the pc via the boot menu.
His OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
If you need additional info reply and I'll give it asap.
| My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Gigabyte Technology/GA-MA770-DS3
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ (2 CPU's), ~3GHz
Memory 2048MB RAM
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024
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08 Nov 2012
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#2 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 Mt. Crumpit/Whoville |
Try this on the affected machine:
Some hardware tests to run. Graphics card: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/100356-video-card-stress-test-furmark.html#post866972 Hard drive(s):
Pick one for your HDD brand or use Seatools. 7 Free Hard Drive Testing Software Tools RAM (memory):
This will require memtest on a bootable CD or USB stick. RAM - Test with Memtest86+ | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 2133MHz 4x4GB
Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Old, beat-up Dell USB From 10 yrs Ago
Mouse Gigabyte m6900 wired
PSU Corsair HX650W
Case Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB for OS, 750GB Seagate MomentusXT for data, 500GB Seagate Constellation for storage
Internet Speed 8-19 Mbs down, 3-4 Mbs up Comcast Cable
Antivirus Norton Internet Security
Browser IE 9, Opera when needed
Other Info 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power generator with flux capacitor, 1.21 gigawatts.
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09 Nov 2012
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#3 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301) |
I will do these tests somewhere this weekend because my lil bro is too busy gaming and stuff :P I will keep you up to date, I allready ran the memtest and after 7 passes it still didn't find an error | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Gigabyte Technology/GA-MA770-DS3
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ (2 CPU's), ~3GHz
Memory 2048MB RAM
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024
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10 Nov 2012
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#4 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 Mt. Crumpit/Whoville |
Tell little bro if he wants the PC fixed to take a break. 
The black screen with a cursor is often caused by some bad hardware, maybe overheating. The GPU and CPU may do it. check for dust build up and blow it out on the coolers and fans. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 2133MHz 4x4GB
Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Old, beat-up Dell USB From 10 yrs Ago
Mouse Gigabyte m6900 wired
PSU Corsair HX650W
Case Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB for OS, 750GB Seagate MomentusXT for data, 500GB Seagate Constellation for storage
Internet Speed 8-19 Mbs down, 3-4 Mbs up Comcast Cable
Antivirus Norton Internet Security
Browser IE 9, Opera when needed
Other Info 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power generator with flux capacitor, 1.21 gigawatts.
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