To get rid of a black screen on your monitor, one effective method is to force a refresh of the video display driver using a specific keyboard shortcut.
Force Refresh Your Video Display
A common cause of a sudden black screen is a temporary issue with the graphics driver or video adapter. Windows provides a built-in shortcut to restart the graphics subsystem, which can often resolve this problem without needing to reboot your computer.
Here's how to perform this refresh based on the provided information:
- Press the Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B simultaneously.
- This action is designed to force a refresh of the video display or adapter.
- You should hear a short beep, indicating the command has registered.
- The screen may turn off briefly before attempting to restart and restore the display.
This quick key combination can often revive a monitor that has gone black due to a driver hang or temporary glitch. It's a useful first step when encountering this issue.
