Login and Black Screen

Hello,

Ever since I can remember, my laptop does the following. The computer boots up quickly, but it takes about 5-10 seconds after signing in to go to the desktop. Also, when I sign in, the screen flashes black for a second and then I can see my desktop. It only does this when signing in.

The laptop was purchased new and originally had windows 10. It did this even then.

What could be the cause and what is the solution? I appreciate it. Thank you.

System specs:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable)
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎1/‎1/‎2023
OS build 22621.1194
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22638.1000.0

my desktop does the same as does my wifes desktop too. I had recently reset windows and no idea whats causing it.

elbmek said:

my desktop does the same as does my wifes desktop too. I had recently reset windows and no idea whats causing it.

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Thank you for the response. Any update on your end?

Just a wild guess but I have seen this behavior, even between switching apps, due to using windows dark theme or a third party program that alters the gui in any way. Take a look in task manager and task scheduler for start ups, Disable all non essential processes you find and reboot. If it stops, add them back one at a time to see which one may be causing it. There are a lot of possibilities here, even a display driver or an external device,which would be next on my list. Disconnect them all. Look for and install any updated drivers\bios from the manufacturer ONLY.