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  • 12-12-2022 08:34PM
    #1
    Rothko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,990 ✭✭✭✭


    So, today when I turned on my computer, instead of the normal desktop, all I could see was a black screen with a moveable cursor.

    Now, I've done some googling about this already. I've removed the battery and replaced it again, which had no effect.

    I've also opened up task manager and found that windows explorer was missing from the list there. I went to file and ran explorer.exe as a new task. This made the desktop appear for a few seconds before disappearing again.

    Is there again else that you'd suggest for me to try? Thanks for any help.

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  • #2
    Firblog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Firblog


    Do same thing except run rstrui.exe instead of explorer - do a system restore or run cmd.exe - then run sfc /scannow to see if there is something wrong that windows can fix before doing system restore.



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