About this tag
The tag 'blank' on WindowsForum.com covers various Windows issues where parts of the user interface appear empty, missing, or unresponsive. Common problems include blank or flashing windows, empty dialog boxes, missing icons, and blank features like Add/Remove Windows Features. Users report these issues across different Windows versions, often after system changes, virus removal, or without clear cause. Troubleshooting steps discussed include deleting icon cache, running system restore, and using the Windows readiness tool. The tag also includes monitor-related blank screens and gadget display failures.
  1. Henri Augusto

    Windows 7 Blank/Flashing Windows User Interface

    Hi, how are you? I have a very strange problem with my windows interface. Basically, at random moments, it starts to flash or to be blank. I've attached an .gif showing it. In this .gif i'm using Reaper (audio software) because it was when i was able to capture this issue, but it happens with...
  2. A

    Windows 7 blank warning window continuously appearing

    Hi there, My desktop has suddenly started producing a warning window that is almost completely blank. There are two buttons but they are also blank as well. I have attached an image to show the windows that appear. Anybody seen this before or know what it is?
    • AllyJ
    • Thread
    • blank bugs desktop error message help troubleshooting user interface warning window
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. E

    Windows 8 How to Fix Missing Icons on My Device: Seeking Help for a Better Look

    Plz...can someone help,... It looks ugly to say the least..
  4. G

    Windows 8 Non-Metro icons blank

    My icons that are regular windows icons are showing up like they are blank. They really are not but they are covered up by and blank white graphic. I tried deleting the icons cache and that didn't work. Otherwise everything else works fine. Any ideas on how to repair it? Thanks
    • gaitch32
    • Thread
    • blank cache desktop graphics icons non-metro repair troubleshooting user interface windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. W

    Windows 7 MONITOR Image Shrinks

    When I walk away from the computer, the monitor image shrinks to half size or less after a short time. If it is allowed to sit for a longer time, the monitor goes blank and I am unable to bring it back. Need to reboot the computer. What is going on? I know someone will say "don't walk away"...
    • Wilhelm
    • Thread
    • blank display image monitor reboot resolution screen shrink troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. K

    Windows 7 Windows features is blank

    Running Win 7 64 bit and I noticed that my Add\Remove Windows feature box is blank. I ran the windows readiness tool and tried system restore to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.:confused:
  7. K

    Windows 7 Add\Remove Windows Features is blank

    Running Win 7 64 bit and I noticed that my Add\Remove Windows feature box is blank. I ran the windows readiness tool and tried system restore to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.:confused:
  8. A

    Windows 7 Stange Gadgets error

    My gadgets worked fine on my desktop for a year now but i got a virus on my pc and got rid of it using the anti virus software. I rebooted my pc and my gadgets have gone weird. I normally have the clock, radio and weather showing but as you can see from the attached image they have went bizaar...
    • a01020304
    • Thread
    • antivirus blank clock desktop error gadgets performance reboot reinstall software troubleshooting user support virus weather windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. S

    Windows 7 Blank Start Menu/Taskbar

    I've tried searching the web and the forum for similar posts and still haven't found a solution. I'm running Windows 7 and as of a few days ago my taskbar (which I usually have pinned icons) is blank and the icons are highlighting but not showing leaving the taskbar to appear blank. The start...
  10. G

    Windows 7 my TB hard drive is slowing down windows..

    Hi I was wondering if anyone can help. My TB hard drive is slowing down windows... I bought me a 1 terabyte Samsung hard drive from esquire for R648 quite a bargain. But ever since I've installed it stuff start taking longer and maybe it’s just me it’s not much of a lagg but like on a...
    • grapicwizzard
    • Thread
    • 64-bit amd bargain blank computer issues delphi hard drive installation lagging microsoft word nvidia paste performance ram right click samsung storage support troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 After Login Desktop Icons White/Blank Says Can't Open This Item...

    Hello, I was hoping to find help with this issue. I think I may have been infected by a virus or something. I rebooted my computer after it began to slow down, and upon reboot, all my desktop icons were white/blank. I double clicked a couple of icons and a message popped up reading "This file...
    • pddy
    • Thread
    • blank computer desktop error file association icons infection programs reboot registry repair restore safe mode security task manager troubleshooting user interface virus windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. W

    Windows 7 Desktop goes blank during sessions

    My desktop goes suddenly blank and toolbar disappears during sessions. Ctrl-alt-del opens tasks and gives the option to start the explorer. I can work on but the desktop goes blank again after some time, Anybody have encountered this at all?
    • Watergeus
    • Thread
    • blank desktop explorer performance sessions task manager toolbar troubleshooting user interface windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. R

    Windows 7 Problem With Desktop Icon.HELP!!

    Link Removed due to 404 Error The picture tells u.there is always a blank at the bottom left hand corner of the shortcut.please help.
  14. M

    Windows 7 Taskbar explorer windows going blank

    Let's say you have 5 folder windows open but minimized. By holding mouse over explorer icon on Taskbar, all 5 folders display in mini windows across desktop. My issue is after a certain time of not opening those windows and then holding the mouse over the explorer icon on taskbar, instead of the...
    • Mike89
    • Thread
    • blank desktop explorer folders minimal windows settings taskbar user experience windows windows 11
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. D

    Windows 7 Fix Blank Game Explorer in Windows 7 Pro

    I know this is far from a big issue, but the games that come with windows like chess and whatever other little games they have are not showing up. I have windows 7 pro installed, and everything seems to be working great but when i go to the game explorer it's blank. Any ides on how to fix this?
    • Drkwolf
    • Thread
    • blank games games explorer installed games troubleshooting windows 7 windows pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  16. Imageman

    Windows 7 'All Programs' in Start Menu is Blank

    Windows 7 64bit RC1 v7100 Windows 7 has run flawlessly on my PC, and for the most part still is. Though I don't use the Start Menu > All Programs feature much, I noticed that it has gone blank, nothing there. Any ideas? - Thanks for your help, IM
  17. T

    Windows 7 system memory not shown

    under system where it shows the information about my computer the section that would display my ram is blank. I know that I have 1gb installed but it doesn't show. I would assume it is present because my system runs fine and probably wouldn't with out ram but does anyone know why it isn't being...
  18. N

    Windows 7 WMP12 Music Stores

    Hello. I'm trying to access music stores via WMP 12 and it seems to connect to the internett just fine, but on the page where a list of the music stores are supposed to show nothing shows up. There is heading that i think says "categories" that appears for a split second before disapering...
    • Nevyn
    • Thread
    • access blank categories experience help internet issues media music pages resolution software store streaming suggestions users white wmp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. D

    Windows 7 Folder Loading Delays and Blank Screen Issues: Seeking Solutions

    When opening folders it sometimes takes long to load usually resulting in load bar stopping just a little before end. When file is closed all other folders accessed after pop up blank until PC is reset. Please email me at [email protected]
  20. S

    Windows 7 windows 7 taskbar completely blank (pic included

    why is my tasbar just blank no programs show up its an install of the official microsoft beta and the computer im pretty sure can handle windows 7 as ive used all the other versions and they worked