Application freezes and displays a black screen when performing certain operations.
Application freezes and displays a black screen when performing certain operations.
Monitor displays blank (no input detected), graphics cards spin at full speed and stop completely, system freezes after a second, audio continues playing. After restart, drivers may remove themselves automatically. PC defaults to built-in drivers, blocking access to the GPU unless reinstalled. Memory modules changed but problem persisted with both old and new sticks. Occurrences noted in other titles: -Nioh 2 shrine activation (slowdown at 11 seconds, often first or second attempt) -30:07 in video, precisely at the line "At this moment..." -random instances elsewhere but reproducible under similar conditions
System restarts automatically upon encountering this issue or you may need to manually reboot. This behavior appears occasionally outside gaming contexts. Certain applications or games seem more likely to trigger it. Immediate actions include verifying all drivers and firmware are current. Use the Event Viewer around the time it occurs to identify any errors, such as driver or system warnings, which can help pinpoint the cause. (BlackBaud knowledge base on Windows Event Viewer usage)