A blinking Corsa on a black screen

[Virus5]

A blinker on a black screen

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Virus5,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

 If your HP PC shows only a blinking cursor (underscore) on a black screen, it typically indicates a boot issue. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve it:

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

1. Perform a Hard Reset

• Turn off the laptop.
• Disconnect all external devices (USBs, printers, etc.).
• Unplug the power adapter.
• Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
• Reconnect the power and try turning it on again.

2. Check BIOS Boot Order

• Turn on the PC and immediately press Esc repeatedly (once every second) until the Startup Menu appears.
• Press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
• Go to System Configuration > Boot Options.
• Ensure the internal hard drive is listed first in the boot order.
• Save and exit (usually F10 again).

3. Run HP Hardware Diagnostics

• Turn on the PC and press Esc, then F2 to open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.
• Run the System Tests > Quick Test or Hard Drive Test to check for hardware issues.

4. Try Booting into Recovery Mode

• Turn on the PC and press F11 repeatedly to access Windows Recovery Environment.
• If successful, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair

I hope this helps.

Take care, and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat