Some users reported that their display suddenly stopped working and all they stand as bare witnesses of the black screen. There are various reasons why a new Windows update can instigate such malfunction. In order to help you fix this problem, we prepared a few troubleshooting steps. If you’re stuck with the nonfunctional monitor, make sure to check them out.

How to resolve display issues after Windows 10 update?

1. Update drivers automatically

Things are always serious when it comes to drivers. We all know how many issues users had after the initial upgrade to Windows 10. Sadly, it looks like this trend continues with regular updates. Now, the majority of device drivers will work fine in their generic form or transferred from Windows 7 or 8, but just one faulty driver is enough to invoke a world of conundrums. In case you are not sure about how to update your display driver, we strongly recommend to do it automatically by using DriverFix. After several tests, our team concluded that this is the best-automatized solution at the moment. You can find above a quick guide on how to complete this task.

2. Reinstall display drivers

Windows 10 updates often tend to install unsuitable drivers and that can cause a lot of problems. And maybe that’s what is bothering your monitor too. Therefore, we’ll need to make sure that the display driver is properly installed. In order to do so, follow the steps we provided above. Once the system starts normally, the Windows update feature should install proper drivers and you should be good to go. On the contrary, if you’re still bothered with the display malfunction, make sure to continue with the steps below. If you’re having trouble opening the Setting app, take a look at this article to solve the issue.

3. Check GPU drivers

Now, this is where you’ll need to act with caution. Drivers are often distributed by some suspicious sources and you need to avoid those like plague. Here are the official sites where you should find your drivers in their true and pure form:

NVidia AMD/ATI Intel

While most of the monitors are PnP (Plug and Play), graphics cards are much more driver-dependent. SPONSORED In other words, your monitor drivers are rarely an issue, but GPU drivers can and will occasionally pose as an incredible annoyance. Here you may ask Why?. Well, long story short, older graphics processors need a proper legacy driver that will enable you to run them on Windows 10. Hence, drivers provided via the Windows update feature won’t suffice most of the time, especially after an update. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to this problem, so make sure to follow the instructions above.

4. Check the default resolution

Another unwelcome trait of Windows updates is the tendency to change your preferences and custom settings by its own will. With that in mind, it’s justified to believe that the FCU 1709 changed your resolution to a non-supported value. The system response is the black screen. What you’ll need to do if something like this occurs is to switch to your native resolution supported by your monitor. If you’re unsure how to do it, follow the instructions above. Does Windows change the resolution on its own? Fix the problem in no time with our quick guide!

5. Perform a factory reset

Finally, if none of the previous steps proved fruitful, there’s only a reinstallation left. The one good thing about Windows 10 is the Reset this PC option which enables you to perform a factory reset without losing any data or relying on installation media. It’s easily located and the only drawback, in our opinion, is that it can take some time until it’s done restoring your system. You can perform a factory reset on your PC and resolve all monitor problems by following the instructions detailed above. Learn more about factory resetting your PC from our comprehensive guide! That’s it. In case you’re experiencing additional problems or have on your mind an alternative solution for monitor issues, make sure to tell us in the comments section.

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