Blank Screen after Installing Windows 8.1?

Question

I upgraded Windows 8 to 8.1 earlier today, and the process finished without any trouble. However, a few minutes after reloading, Windows forced me to log off. When I logged back on, there was only a blank screen with a cursor. I activated task manager and a warning appeared stating, "?CreateRect@Value@DirectUI@@SAPEAV12@HHHH@Z could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Windows\System32\Windows.UI.Immersive.dll". Same problem when i logged in with safe mode. Any Solutions ?

Answer 1

Right then you dodgy downloaders :P

The error is caused by a previous WAT removal!

to fix follow Harish L guidlines but with a bit of editing.



Step 1 : go to system32 subfolder in Windows folder (typically C:\Windows\System32)



Step 2 : Find the Windows.UI.Immersive.dll,check for Date Created attribute(if it is in October 2012,you may have to replace with the recent one)



Step 3 : Goto WinSxS subfolder in Windows folder,search for Windows.UI.Immersive.dll(which is newer version) ](i found it inC:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-window...



Step 4: Replace the older file with the newer one in system32 folder



Step 5: instead of going into the WAT folder in C:/ as Harish sugested open taskmanager (ctrl alt del) hit file start new task, start the regisrty editor by typing regedit and hit enter, navigate to hkey_local_machine/software/microsoft/windows NT/currentVersion/schedule/taskcache/tasks/ and find the task for "Windows Activation Technologies" it was {1F6740AB-1107-454B-B549-4F100CC13B2A} on my system, Delete the whole folder.



Reboot and try!

Answer 2

Hi,

I too faced the same problem, i found out there are 2 possible solutions



Press CTRL+ALT+DEL,start task manager, if it returns



?CreateRect@Value@DirectUI@@SAPEAV12@HH... could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Windows\System32\Windows.UI.Immersive



then Replacing Windows.UI.Immersive.dll file should work,this can be achieved in few easy steps



Step 1 : go to system32 subfolder in Windows folder (typically C:\Windows\System32)



Step 2 : Find the Windows.UI.Immersive.dll,check for Date Created attribute(if it is in October 2012,you may have to replace with the recent one)



Step 3 : Goto WinSxS subfolder in Windows folder,search for Windows.UI.Immersive.dll(which is newer version) ](i found it inC:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-windowsuiimmersive_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16408_none_c6ca1a15ef5e5709)



Step 4: Replace the older file with the newer one in system32 folder



Step 5: there is a hidden folder called Windows Activation Technologies in root drive(usually C:\Windows Activation Technologies),replace the older file in the above folder too.with new one



Then restart,the system,hope this solves the problem



if the above solution doesn't work or if you get black screen even after pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL,you could try reinstalling video drivers in safe mode

Answer 3

The solution that worked for me after a few hours of frustration is this:



When you are at the black blank screen, do CTRL+ALT+DEL, then go to task manager, Press OK at both Windows opening when you turn on your computer.

Then click on File in the upper left, run a new task and type "cmd" and check "run this program as administrator"

type sfc /scannow

Wait until the repair finish, then type "cd C:\Windows" (without quotations)

then type this BUT NOW with quotations:

del "c:\Windows Activation Technologies"

Press Y and enter to confirm erase.

Reboot your PC by typing:

shutdown -r -t 2

That's it !



I tweeted about it right after it worked for me so spread the word and help everyone with this. The solution was on the video in this link and worked right away. Thanks to whoever made the video.



Best Windows 8.1 black screen fix (video) http://youtu.be/Rgje-t0OLdI #black #screen #windows #problem #fix #issue #login #windows8.1 #windows8

Answer 4

Its know Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 issues & its related to Display Adapter & Monitor Driver issue. You have to boot your PC into the Safe mode to disable Display Adapter & Monitor Drivers.



Check below guide,

http://www.vmwareandme.com/2013/10/step-by-step-how-to-solve-windows-81.html

Answer 5

Thankyou you guys, ever since i updated my window 8 to 8.1 through microsoft update getting pc automatically logout was big headache for me. Every time I have to do sfc /scannow in command promt and only hibernate as long aspossible untill it is utmost necessary to reboot it. copying windows.UI.immersive along with deleting windows activation folder together has worked for me. Thanks once again.

Answer 6

Yes it is major issue in windows 8 upgrade. This is due to old graphics drivers, you should update to new one & everything will work. follow this below link to know more.

Answer 7

Directui

Answer 8

i found a way to fix the black screen, just disable fast startup in power options

Answer 9

did you try changing the bios settings of the sata. it should be ati when installing XP or else it would not be installed.

Answer 10

I followed the below procedure and solved the problem... thanks



http://www.vmexplore.com

Answer 11

@jonathan

How to know what my Windows Activation Technologies is??



please help!!