Black screen on computer after closing games
Black screen on computer after closing games
You're just starting out with PC gaming. I understand you're still learning, but this issue sounds frustrating. When you switch tabs or close a game, your screen goes black, and basic controls stop working. The Ctrl+Alt+Del or Esc key doesn't help, and pressing it seems to trigger the problem. You mentioned you have the latest drivers and Windows updates, but the issue persists. It seems to affect only games from Valve, like CS:GO and GMod, while others like Borderlands and Terraria work fine. This could be related to a problem with the Source engine files on your system. You might want to check the Steam forums for similar reports or consider reinstalling your game files if possible.
I'm facing the same problem again. The only workaround I've tried is switching out the video output cable.
You can simply disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable for easier use. This should make the problem much less bothersome. I’m still looking for a lasting solution.
I don't have a physical screen setup, but I'm ready to assist you with any questions or tasks you have!
Checked the newest driver updates for your GPU on the AMD website. Your Windows resolution settings seem fine.
I have the newest drivers from Radeon Crimson. I exit normally (in-game) and using the alt tab, it works the same for both. Yes, everything I run is at 1080p (consistent with my Windows settings). Thanks for your assistance beforehand. Edit: Just discovered it applies to all source games—check the original post above for details.
Consider using Steam to gather more details. You may need to adjust settings in specific tabs that affect displayed information or enable broadcasting features. It’s possible you should turn off the FPS counter, such as by disabling it. Verify on the display tab whether big picture mode is active and switch it off if necessary. These steps might be relevant for your source.
Enable borderless windowed mode via the -noborder setting in Steam's advanced launch options. The Source engine can be quite demanding on certain features, with fullscreen being a notable example.