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Fix: Windows 11 Security Shows a Blank Screen
Microsoft has issued a fix for this issue
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Updated onSeptember 20, 2024
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Sometimes,Windows 11 Security can encounter issues, as some users only see a blank screen when they open the app. This issue was caused by a Windows 11 update of 23H2. If you update your OS to the latest version, this issue should not appear anymore. However, if the issue persists, here’s what you can do.
How do I fix a blank security screen on Windows 11?
1. Apply the security fix from Microsoft
This is the official fix issued by Microsoft and most of the users who applied it managed to restore the Windows Security app to normal.
2. Repair Windows Security
If Windows 11 Security keeps showing a blank screen, it might be due to small issues. What you need to here is to repair the app from the Settings app.
3. Repair system files
Often, if Windows 11 Security is showing a blank screen, it is down to corrupt system files. You can fix this by running DISM and SFC scans.
Alternatively, you can fix this issue for good by using a dedicated tool to save you from the stress of running a series of commands and repairing the files manually.
4. Uninstall third-party antivirus
Sometimes, Windows 11 Security shows blank screen because of issues with your third-party antivirus. This might be because the software is interfering with Windows Defender.
So, you need to uninstall the security software and restart your PC.
5. Restart the Windows Security service
If the Windows 11 Security is showing a blank screen, it might because the associated service is not running. You need to restart the service and let it start automatically with your PC.
6. Edit the registry
In some cases, Windows 11 Security might show a blank screen due to a disabled registry value. The solution is to change the registry value and restart your PC.
7. Reinstall the Windows Security app
Windows 11 Security might be showing a blank screen because the app ran into an issue. You can reset and reinstall the app by running the command above.
8. Redeploy all apps
Sometimes, you might need to redeploy all your Windows apps to fix the Windows 11 Security showing a blank screen issue. This will clear the glitches that might be causing the problem.
9. Reset the PC
If you still can’t get Windows 11 Security to stop showing a black screen on your PC, you might need to reset it. If you have a backup of your files, you should consider deleting everything to get rid of the potential cause of the issue.
But if you don’t have a backup file, you can choose to keep your files.
Why is Windows 11 Security showing a blank white screen?
As we’ve mentioned in the beginning of this guide, this issue is known and addressed by Microsoft. However, there are also other various factors can be responsible for Windows 11 Security showing a blank screen issue. Below are some of the prevalent causes:
With this, we can now conclude this guide on fixing the Windows 11 Security showing a blank screen issue. if the fixes in this guide can’t help you eliminate the problem, you might need toreinstall Windows 11.
This is because the problem might be with your operating system, not the app. While this might look extreme, it has worked for many users. So, you should try it too if you are left with no option.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
Away from computers, he is either reading or watching football!
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
