đź“Ť If your screen stays black after the shortcut, try unplugging and replugging your HDMI or DisplayPort cable to force a new "handshake" between the monitor and the PC.
A simpler approach — use DevCon (Windows Device Console) from Microsoft if needed: restart graphics driver windows 11
Find any tasks labeled "NVIDIA," "AMD," or "Intel Graphics." đź“Ť If your screen stays black after the
If you're unsure about the service name, you can check the Device Manager or the Windows Services console (Press Windows key + R, type "services.msc", and press Enter). This fully resets the driver state
The screen may flicker or go dark briefly. This fully resets the driver state.
Windows 11 also offers a quick way to restart your graphics driver using a keyboard shortcut.
Wait a few seconds, right-click it again, and select . Restarting via Task Manager