Windows 10 setup is not working properly. You're seeing a black screen with a flashing line in the top left corner.
Windows 10 setup is not working properly. You're seeing a black screen with a flashing line in the top left corner.
I am installing windows 10 onto a old desktop that I had lying around, but it won't install. I put my USB install drive in, change the boot order to be the USB drive first, and then when I go to start up, I got a black screen with a line that makes me thing of direct coding. As in, there is the underscore line for typing, but I can't type anything. Please help. I want to give this desktop to my friend, who doesn't have a computer at all. Thanks if you can help By the way, it is using a 64 bit CPU, so that should not be a problem.
Checking for a GPU or integrated graphics, verifying the display adapter driver version, confirming the system restarted after the logo appeared, identifying the monitor model and connection method, and considering a BIOS update if possible.
Begin setting up installation media for Windows 10 using the provided link. Follow the steps carefully to ensure proper configuration. After inserting the DVD, restart your system and navigate through the repair options. Use the command prompt to fix system files and troubleshoot any issues. If the black screen persists, verify BIOS settings and reset them if necessary.
This machine is a standard pre-assembled unit, such as from DELL or Acer, rather than a tailor-made setup. Some factory-built models lack compatibility with the latest operating systems. I've encountered an Acer PC that couldn't run Windows 7 or newer versions.
You're confident your USB setup is ready for legacy boot, not UEFI. You now have another choice: install Windows 10 on a second machine, switch the boot mode there to legacy, and once installed, transfer your HDD or SSD to this older desktop.
The system has a GPU, but I’m unclear about the display adapter driver. It didn’t reach the Windows logo. I’m using an old Apple screen from around 2008 (1920x1200 via DVI-D). I don’t know how to update the BIOS. I’ve used a USB drive to install Windows 10 on at least five different computers, mostly older ones, without any issues. Right now I don’t have access to my desktop, though I can receive shipments. If you need a very cheap fix that doesn’t require special hardware (under $5), I can suggest some options.
Regarding my previous suggestion, you can install Windows on another machine and then transfer the disk back to this one. This might be the device your friend is using, it doesn't matter.