How to Fix a PC Black Screen with Cursor (Ghost Screen Issue)

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How to Fix a PC Black Screen with Cursor (Ghost Screen Issue)

A black screen with only a visible mouse cursor is one of the most frustrating Windows problems. Your PC appears to boot, but the desktop never loads.

What Causes the Black Screen with Cursor?

Step 1: Open Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc

Step 2: Start Explorer Manually

  1. Task Manager → File → Run new task
  2. Type: explorer.exe
  3. Click Ok 

Step 3: Run System File Repair

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  • Click on Run new task 
  • Type cmd 

  • Click the checkbox to run with administrative privileges 
  • Type sfc /scannow
  • Press Enter 
  • Wait for process to complete 

Step 4: Restart Explorer

Step 5: Fix Registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  • Shell = explorer.exe
  • Userinit = C:\Windows\System32\userinit.exe,

Step 6: Boot into Safe Mode

shutdown /r /o /f /t 0

Step 7: Remove Problematic Updates

appwiz.cpl

System Restore

Use System Restore to revert to a working state if needed.

Final Thoughts

This issue is usually caused by system corruption or updates. Running SFC and DISM resolves most cases.


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