DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2 DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:30 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2 RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#16 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:35:17 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#16 DisplayFusion Could you send me a copy of your troubleshooting info? ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#15 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:54:33 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#15 DisplayFusion Well, that was 10 years ago and it still happening now more than ever. I am seriously considering any alternative as these issues render your system useless and your workflows extremely inneficient! ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#14 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:37:36 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#14 DisplayFusion Could you send me a copy of your troubleshooting info? Here are the steps:

  • Open the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button
  • Reply with the file attached
]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#13 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:29:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#13 DisplayFusion I'm getting the same issue in version 10.1.2 in Windows 11.

Are there no solutions to this?

EDIT 2026 Apr 7th: I think I haven't been getting this issue anymore for a while. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#12 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:17:28 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#12 DisplayFusion @Ice3: Same as the OP, where the screens go blank when loading a monitor profile? ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#11 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:02:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#11 DisplayFusion I have this issue. I don't know what triggers it, but I'm required to restart to make it go away. It can take any number of days before it starts happening.

I downloaded and installed the beta and that does not seem to fix the issue. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#10 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:37:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#10 DisplayFusion Just a quick heads up to let you know that this should be all fixed up in 9.6.2 Beta 1. Please let us know if you still run into any trouble after updating.

Thanks! ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#9 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:12:03 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#9 DisplayFusion Ok, interesting! We have an idea on how to fix the issue from the other thread, so we're going to try that out for the next beta. We'll let you know when it's available to test, and maybe we'll get lucky and it will fix both issues :) ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#8 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:14:10 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#8 DisplayFusion
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Ok interesting, so even when the TV is powered off, it still shows as a disabled monitor in the Monitor Configuration window, and you can (usually) load the profile to enable it?


Yes. I normally have the TV disabled and I enable it with a profile when I use it. Also, I do run into the same problem as in this thread (https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/switching-display-refresh-rate-with-profiles/?ID=2cd9747c-ba49-476c-84c0-a5b051b670ea) but fenix1's nircmd workaround does work so it's not too big of an issue. Just a bit janky. Interestingly, since using fenix1's workaround, I haven't run into the black screen but it hasn't been very long. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#7 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:37:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#7 DisplayFusion Ok interesting, so even when the TV is powered off, it still shows as a disabled monitor in the Monitor Configuration window, and you can (usually) load the profile to enable it? ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#6 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 06:01:51 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#6 DisplayFusion
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When you're loading the 3 monitor profile, is the TV already powered on, and showing up as disabled in the Monitor Config before you try loading it?


I usually change profile before turning the TV on. It (anecdotally) crashes less if I do that. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#5 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:05:22 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#5 DisplayFusion When you're loading the 3 monitor profile, is the TV already powered on, and showing up as disabled in the Monitor Config before you try loading it? ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#4 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:39:41 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#4 DisplayFusion
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When you upgraded to 9.3 did you re-save your monitor profiles? If not, give that a try so that DisplayFusion has the updated information. After this it will hopefully work fine. :)


Never mind, it didn't work. I had to hard restart just now. I've attached my log. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#3 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 01:33:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#3 DisplayFusion
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When you upgraded to 9.3 did you re-save your monitor profiles? If not, give that a try so that DisplayFusion has the updated information. After this it will hopefully work fine. :)


I don't know why I didn't think of that. I did it just now. I'll see if it works. Thanks. ]]> RE: Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#2 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:29:09 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2#2 DisplayFusion When you upgraded to 9.3 did you re-save your monitor profiles? If not, give that a try so that DisplayFusion has the updated information. After this it will hopefully work fine. :) ]]> Windows 10 Random black screen when changing monitor configurations (multi monitor) https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 03:21:10 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-random-black-screen-when-changing-monitor-configurations-multi-monitor/?ID=3af7e7f5-9aa6-4e2a-beb8-ec808e4165e2 DisplayFusion Sometimes (~40% of the time) when I change monitor configs, all screens will turn black and become unusable and require a hard shutdown to fix. I usually run a dual monitor setup but once in a while, I change profiles to run triple monitors to watch a video on my TV. That sometimes causes the 2 monitors to go black and the TV doesn't even register that it is connected.

I would attach my log but I just found out that logging is disabled by default (or maybe I disabled it by accident). Is this a known issue or is it just me? I know it's not common to switch between 2 and 3 monitors often.

I am running Windows 10 with a Nvidia 1060, using DisplayFusion Steam version 9.3. I did not notice this problem on previous versions. ]]>