Why does Windows show black screen after login?

The graphics driver or shell may be blocked by a startup app or corrupted profile.

Does Safe Mode help diagnose?

Yes - if the black screen disappears in Safe Mode it’s likely a driver or startup conflict.

Can I disable Explorer add-ons?

Yes using ShellExView or by disabling startup apps to test.

Does malware cause black screens?

It can - always scan if you see persistent issues.

Will a new user profile help?

Yes if the existing profile is corrupted.

Can PC-Care.ai help automatically?

Yes - by disabling heavy startups and checking drivers before they cause a black screen.

Black Screen Windows on Asus VivoBook - full guide and fixes

Black Screen Windows on Asus VivoBook - causes, fixes, and prevention

Written by PC-Care.ai Editorial Team - Content Lead - Reviewed by PC-Care.ai Engineering - Windows Optimization - Last updated 9/13/2025

Overview - what this guide covers

We’ll go through driver checks, startup isolation, and how PC-Care.ai helps minimize conflicting apps.

Symptoms you might see

Black screen after login
Cursor visible but no desktop
Delayed explorer startup
Disk spikes during login

A black screen typically means the shell or graphics driver failed to initialize. Heavy startup apps or broken profiles also cause delays.

Manual fixes - step by step

Boot to Safe Mode to test
Disable suspect startup apps
Update or reinstall graphics driver
Check for malware
Repair Windows with SFC and DISM
Run PC-Care.ai to automate trimming

Safe Mode bypasses most drivers and startups to isolate the issue. Updating drivers restores display output. Malware checks remove hidden cryptominers. Repair tools fix corrupted system files. Startup trimming lowers chance of shell delay.

Prevention - keep the issue from coming back

Maintain up to date drivers and limit startup apps to essentials

Use PC-Care.ai weekly to keep startup load minimal

How PC-Care.ai helps

PC-Care.ai’s AI scan identifies startup conflicts and driver issues early.

With lower background load and up-to-date drivers, black screens become rare.

Run Free AI Scan

FAQ

Why does Windows show black screen after login?: The graphics driver or shell may be blocked by a startup app or corrupted profile.
Does Safe Mode help diagnose?: Yes - if the black screen disappears in Safe Mode it’s likely a driver or startup conflict.
Can I disable Explorer add-ons?: Yes using ShellExView or by disabling startup apps to test.
Does malware cause black screens?: It can - always scan if you see persistent issues.
Will a new user profile help?: Yes if the existing profile is corrupted.
Can PC-Care.ai help automatically?: Yes - by disabling heavy startups and checking drivers before they cause a black screen.

References - further reading

Fix black screen in Windows
support.microsoft.com/help/14106
Update display drivers
support.microsoft.com/help/4028443

Black Screen Windows on Asus VivoBook