[bapo91]

running on vista ... my computer screen is black but i can still use the mouse and keyboard and access all programs through task manager...please help me fix it it is just the desktop icons and background and the start menu and taskbar that aren't visible

[Jacee]

What were you doing when this happened... or has it always (from the time you bought it) been that way?

More information about your system would help us to help you.

[danieldp]

it happen to me too in the beginning, as it was taking too long to complete the installation and like you did i was wondering watz going wrong, however i reinstalled the os and let it takes its own time, things were good there after and have no issues sinc 3 months

[bapo91]

well it was normal for a while and then i tried to update the OS using windows update and it just went black so i tried to restart the computer but it still didn't work; then i tried to reinstall it but still nothing. If anyone knows how to reinstall XP after vista is installed that would be great cause i't rather not deal with Vista!! thanks

[bapo91]

... the update was successful and not interrupted as well. it was after i tried to turn the computer back on that it went black

[danieldp]

as per your post on 28th June, in case ur sure you would like switch over to XP again, try tis link it has detailled steps with screenshots to install WinXP http://www.petri.co.il/install_windows_xp_pro.htm let me know if tis worked.

[bapo91]

sry i suppose i should have been more specific on which xp i was trying to switch back to im trying to go back to WinXP Home ed. the link was for professional but ill try it anyway

[danieldp]

thanks for that update not an issue try this link, for XP home edition installation, http://www.windowsxphome.windowsrein...allxpcdnewhdd/

[bapo91]

hey guys thanks for the links but they didn't work just for the heck of it i tried to reinstall a clean Vista OS and it worked so my problem is solved.. thanks a bunch.

[danieldp]

hey tats GR8 news, have fun with vista, i'm been using for 6 months, so tat reassure me tat vista does work in dual boot but only clean installed, i had done a clean reinstall too when the same problem have to my PC, anyways take care, do get back in case required.

[geekysean]

all you had to do was open the task manager then press 'file' and 'new' then enter 'explorer' and it would all work fine. all you would have to do then is scan for viruses.