Windows 11 computer screen black but can only see and move mouse

Running System File Checker is a reliable fix for windows 11 black screen with cursor, as corrupted system files are a common root cause of this issue.

It scans and repairs damaged system components, but it requires running the tool through Task Manager when the desktop is inaccessible.

First, open Task Manager, go to File → Run new task. Type cmd, check the box for "Create this task with administrative privileges", then click OK to launch an elevated Command Prompt.

In the Command Prompt window, run the command sfc /scannow. Wait 10–15 minutes for the scan and repair process to complete, then restart your computer.

This method can effectively resolve windows 11 black screen with cursor caused by system file corruption, but it only fixes system-level issues and may not work if the problem stems from display drivers or third-party software conflicts.

If the issue persists after running the tool, you should try other troubleshooting steps like updating or rolling back your display driver. This is a system-level repair, so you should always back up important data before running it, just in case.