Free DisplayFusion Pro 10.1.2: A Patch that Brings Black Screens and Frustration to Windows 11 Pro Users

The latest patch from Microsoft, DisplayFusion Pro 10.1.2, has left many Windows 11 Pro users scratching their heads. The expected behavior is for the patch to install smoothly and have the Windows shell load properly after a reboot. However, what's been observed is a black screen with a cursor after logging in, leaving users without access to the Windows GUI.

The issue seems to be specific to domain-joined Windows 11 Pro computers, which has led some users to believe that there might be a problem with the patch itself or the way it interacts with the domain environment. One user shared their experience of trying to install the patch via Windows Update and then rebooting, only to be met with a black screen after logging in.

Despite the frustration caused by this issue, one workaround has been discovered. Uninstalling Open-Shell and installing the patch manually seems to resolve the problem, allowing users to access the Task Manager and run various tasks using the Run New Task button. However, this fix comes with a caveat - once the patch is installed, uninstalling it is necessary to get the Windows shell to load properly after a subsequent reboot.

It's worth noting that there are many online resources offering 'fixes' for the black screen issue, but only one has been found to be effective: uninstalling the patch. This highlights the need for Microsoft to address this issue and provide a more reliable solution for users experiencing this problem.

For now, Windows 11 Pro users who have encountered the black screen issue can try uninstalling Open-Shell and installing the patch manually as a temporary fix. However, it's crucial that Microsoft provides a permanent solution to this problem to ensure a seamless user experience.