
Troubleshooting blank screens in Windows - Microsoft Support
A blank screen, often referred to as a “black screen” due to its appearance, can occur in Windows for several reasons. Whether it happens at startup, after login, or following an update, this guide will help …
Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows - Microsoft Support
Screen flickering in Windows 10 is usually caused by a display driver issue or incompatible app. To determine whether a display driver or app is causing the problem, check to see if Task Manager flickers.
Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows
Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.
What to try if your Surface screen is flickering, distorted, or has ...
If the built-in screen on your Surface looks distorted, has static, is flickering, or has lines running through the screen, you can try a few things to get it working again.
Change display brightness and color in Windows - Microsoft Support
Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports this, select Settings > System > Display.
Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
On the device you’re projecting from, go to the screen mirroring settings (sometimes called cast settings), and select your PC to connect to it. If you’re projecting from a PC, you can also select …
Startup Repair - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might prevent Windows from starting. It scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your …
Troubleshooting Windows unexpected restarts and stop code errors
Resolve Windows blue screen errors with tips and resources to do your own troubleshooting, or contact the Microsoft support if you need more help.
Use a troubleshooter with Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen. If you see a message that no changes or updates were necessary, and are still having issues, you can try …
Surface shows Choose an option screen - Microsoft Support
If Windows doesn’t start: If the Choose an option screen appears again, your Surface needs service. Go to Device Service and Repair. Still having issues? There's one last step you can take. If these …