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If your Lock Screen is black, blank, greyed out or you can't change some settings, in Windows 11/10, these fixes from Microsoft may help you.
I tried typing my password but it wouldn't load and after a while, it got back to the welcome screen with the default app icon again. I cant do anything and my laptop is just stuck in the lock screen with no way to restart or shut down.
If your Windows 11 lock screen is not working, you must boot in Safe Mode to access your device. You can fix this issue quickly by creating a new user account and disabling the Fast Startup feature. Don’t hesitate to make all the necessary updates or disable your lock screen.
As a result, troubleshooting steps can vary depending on whether the issue occurs before or after logging in. Common contributing factors to a black screen include a loose HDMI connection, a buggy Windows update, or issues with the graphics driver. Here's how to fix the problem.
Windows 11 loads fine, login screen shows too but after login the screen is all black, only the language bar is visible. I'm able to ctrl-shift-Esc task manager fine. Fingerprint scanner does not work too.
In this guide, we'll show you different ways to troubleshoot and fix problems causing a black screen on Windows 11.
First, my issue: normally this machine starts (shows the lock screen) in 7-11 seconds from beginning Windows 11 boot. The Windows 11 rectangular logo is displayed, there's a spinner, then the screen goes blank, then the lock screen displays.
Does your Windows 11 screen go black randomly? Here are tested solutions for fixing the black screen glitch that appears after and before login, when opening an app, and after installing updates.
If you’re experiencing similar issues, try restarting your device, press the Windows and L keys, or Ctrl, Alt, and Delete. If the Lock Screen option is still missing, pursue the troubleshooting steps below. Contents [hide] 1 Fix: There’s no Lock Screen on Windows 11. 1.1 Enable Lock Screen.
Solution 1: Restart the PC by Force. Solution 2: Use a Keyboard Shortcut. Solution 3: Enable the Lock Screen Manually. Solution 4: Update Windows 11. Solution 5: Reinstall Windows 11. The lock screen is a beautiful entry barrier, showing a background image, date and time, and app notifications.