Windows 10 Windows 10 Horizontal Split Screen Ugh!

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Hi thanks for calling in !!

My computer is driving me UP THE WALL when it boots it boots into a Horizontal Screen normal screen at the top and a BLACK screen at the bottom. I am aufait with using the cursor to clear the problem NORMALLY but this fault is very ABNORMAL i.e. slowly move the cursor to the line and the cursor SHOULD change from a normal cursor shape to a cursor showing a up/down arrow then holding it with the left mouse button will allow you to normalize the screen but no the cursor remains the same shape and now after tearing my hair out I'm going to see what tablets I've got.

I've had a look at the usual things Snap and Win Down keys etc. but no.

PLEASE if you have an answer as quick as you can please before I do the 'Terrible Thing'. THANKS and do Stay Safe.

 

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To address the issue of your computer booting with a split screen (horizontal line separating two sections), you can try the following steps: 1. Update Graphics Drivers: - Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can cause display issues. Update your graphics drivers to the latest version from the manufacturer's website. 2. Safe Mode Boot: - Boot your computer into Safe Mode. This will load Windows with only essential drivers and might help in bypassing the issue. - To boot into Safe Mode, restart your computer and press F8 or Shift + F8 during startup. From there, choose Safe Mode. 3. System Restore: - If the issue started recently, use System Restore to revert your system to a point in time when it was functioning correctly. 4. Check Display Settings: - Right-click on the desktop, select Display Settings, and verify the selected display mode and resolution. Adjust them if needed. 5. Run Hardware Diagnostics: - Perform a hardware diagnosis test on your system to check for any potential hardware issues that may be causing the split screen problem. 6. Disable Startup Programs: - Too many startup programs can sometimes cause display issues. Disable unnecessary startup programs to see if the issue persists. 7. Reset Windows: - If all else fails, consider resetting Windows. This option reinstalls Windows while keeping your personal files intact. If none of these steps resolve the split screen issue, a deeper investigation may be required to diagnose the root cause of the problem. Feel free to provide additional details if needed for further assistance.