{"id":17421,"date":"2023-07-27T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T11:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=17421"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:08:47","slug":"discord-not-loading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/discord-not-loading\/","title":{"rendered":"Discord Black Screen or Not Loading on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you trying to launch Discord, but it keeps getting stuck at a blank screen? Do not worry, as you are not the only one. Many users from across the globe have come across the issue where they do not get any response from the system after double-clicking on the Discord launcher. Some experience a black screen, while for some, Discord does not load on the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

In all cases, one common thing is the inconvenience that a user faces. If you are also facing the same, then today might be the last day of it. Why? Because by the end of this post, you will be able to resolve the Discord not loading\/Won’t Open or, stuck at a black screen issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us begin by understanding what exactly the error is about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is Discord Not Loading? (Black, Gray, or White Screen Issues)<\/h3>\n

Usually, the Discord not loading error is all about a user being unable to launch the application. However, in the recent turn of events, many users have come forward to share their experiences about getting stuck while trying to launch Discord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As per the users, different screen colors appear when Discord is stuck at a blank screen. Sometimes the screen turns pitch black and returns nothing, sometimes, it is gray, and sometimes it is white.<\/span><\/p>\n

In all the cases, the step at which Discord is stuck is different, giving you some insights on what may be causing the trouble. So far, what we can infer from the screen colors is –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If Discord is stuck on a black screen,<\/b> the app is unable to launch properly, and this is because of either the video card\/GPU error or there\u2019s a streaming error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If Discord is stuck on a gray screen, <\/b>it appears the app has loaded but is stuck at the login screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If Discord is stuck on a white screen,<\/b> the issue lies in the browser you are using. Either the internet is not working properly, or you have a problem with the version of the browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All in all, there can be multiple reasons behind Discord nothing loading correctly. Thankfully, all these issues can be fixed! How? Well, there are multiple ways to do so. Check them out in the next section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read Also: How to fix Discord Installation Has Failed Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Fix Discord Not Loading\/Opening on Windows (8 Quick Methods)<\/h2>\n

Looking at the types of blank screens you may encounter, i.e., black, gray, white, there are different things you can try to fix Discord won’t open properly. To keep things simple and help you better, we have curated a list of 5 fixes that can help you in all situations. Try them out, and you can easily fix the Discord not opening, stuck at a blank screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 1: Give Discord a Fresh Start & Clear Cache<\/h3>\n

The first thing you should try is to run the application from scratch. If you use Discord a lot, chances are that over time a lot of cache has piled up on your system. There are two things you can do to fix Discord not responding after double-clicking errors on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Close any background processes of Discord before relaunching it.<\/h4>\n

– Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"task<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>– In the running processes, look for all the Discord processes.<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Select and right-click on them to find the end task option. <\/span>
\n<\/span>– You may also end the task by clicking the option on the top bar. <\/span>
\n<\/span>– Make sure all the processes are completely removed from the task manager.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Remove application data from the PC to give Discord a fresh start<\/h4>\n

– Press Win + R to open the Run dialogue box. <\/span>
\n<\/span>– In the run search, use the command %appdata% to open the application data folders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"appdata\"
\n<\/span>– Spot the folder for Discord from the available folders
\n<\/span>– Delete the folder and send it to recycle bin <\/span>
\n<\/span>– Once you have done that, try running the application again<\/span><\/p>\n

After both these steps, you can easily reset the clock for your Discord application, and when you run it, all the bugs may be gone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 2: Update Graphics Drivers on Your PC<\/h3>\n

If Discord keeps getting stuck at a black screen more often than you can handle, chances are that it is having issues with the GPU<\/a> of your PC. A pitch-black screen often appears when the application cannot get enough support from the video components of your device. Outdated graphics drivers can be a solid reason behind the issue; hence fixing that might help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To update your graphics drivers, you have two options.<\/p>\n

Option 1. You go the manual route and look for driver updates using the Device Manager.<\/h4>\n

Step 1: Press Win+R to open the run search utility.
\n<\/span>Step 2: Use the command devmgmt.msc to open the Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"type-devmgmt-msc-command\"<\/p>\n

Step 3: Look for the Display adapters to find your graphics information in the Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"found-graphics-driver-under-display-adapters\"<\/p>\n

Step 4: Right click on the graphics to select, and you may find the update driver option.
\n<\/span>Step 5: Click on the option, and it will open the Driver Update utility tool for Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the steps that appear on the screen to complete the process. The process will require a lot of time and your attention, so ensure you have ample time to spend on it.<\/p>\n

Option 2. You can choose Advanced Driver Updater for instant driver updates automatically.<\/h4>\n

Step 1: Download the application from the link below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"download\"<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Step 2: Click on Scan now to find the list of outdated drivers on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater-1\"<\/p>\n

Step 3: As soon as the scan is over, you may come across the list of drivers that require an update.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"driver
\nStep 4: Click on the Update All button, and all the PC drivers will be updated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have the application installed, it takes 3 steps to finish the process! Not only is the process simpler, but it is more effective, considering it updates multiple drivers in a single click.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read an expert review here<\/a><\/p>\n

Fix 3: Ensure Proper Software Updates<\/h3>\n

While using Discord, all the applications, be it Discord itself or the browser you are using with it must be up to date. It may appear to be a small thing to do but can be effective. Discord keeps getting stuck on the white screen because of an outdated browser or the application. Hence, keeping these components up to date can greatly help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To check for Discord updates, all you have to do is –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Close all the processes of Discord on your PC.\"task-manager-end-task\"
\n<\/span>Step 2: Relaunch the application to see if Discord starts looking for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Discord
\nStep 3: If not, press Ctrl+R when the application is running, and it will start fetching updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You also have the option to open the Microsoft Application Store and go to the Discord page to check if the currently installed application is using the latest version.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 4: Check for Windows Updates<\/h3>\n

Keeping the operating system up to date has its perks. If Discord is stuck at a blank screen on Windows due to an OS bug, Microsoft will roll out an update to fix it. Looking at the user base of Discord, no OS can afford to neglect an error. Hence, update Windows to check if it makes a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Settings box.
\nStep 2: Click on the Updates & Security icon.
\n\"update-and-security\"Step 3: Click on the Check for Updates button.\"check-for-update-status\"Step 4: Windows will now list all the updates for you on the screen.
\nStep 5: Click on the download & Install link to begin the update process.
\n\"Windows-Updates\"Step 5: Reboot your PC after all updates have been installed.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the help of this update, you can fix the discord won’t open error quite easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read Also: 9+ Ways To Fix Windows Stuck on \u201cChecking for Updates\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Fix 5: Run the Discord Application in Compatibility Mode<\/h3>\n

If the Discord not opening properly error has occurred on your PC after you have upgraded the system, chances are that the application is not compatible with it. Using the compatibility mode option, you can run it just like you used on the previous version.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Go to the Discord launcher and right-click on it to find its properties.
\n<\/span>Step 2: In the properties, you may find a compatibility tab. Open it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"compatibility-window\"<\/p>\n

Step 3: You can find an option that says Compatibility mode.
\n<\/span>Step 4: Choose the last stable version you remember from the drop-down available<\/span><\/p>\n

\"select-OS\"<\/p>\n

Step 5: Save the changes and try rerunning Discord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This fix can resolve the Discord not loading error on your PC. The best part is that this fix will work on black, gray, or white screen issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 6: Use Discord WebApp<\/h3>\n

Some experts suggest using the Discord website if the app does not work. Navigate to the official website and use the web app by signing with the same credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discord Official Website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This is a temporary fix that will allow you to use Discord with immediate effect until the app not loading issue resolves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 7: Check Discord Status<\/h3>\n

You can also visit the Discord Status website to check if the Discord servers are down or functioning properly. To check the Discord Status <\/span>click on this link<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix 8: Reinstall Discord App<\/h3>\n

The final method to fix Discord stuck on a blank screen issue is to uninstall the Discord completely and reinstall it. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Press the Windows key and type \u201cAdd or Remove Programs\u201d.\"searching<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Click on the Best Match result with the same name.
\n<\/span>Step 3: A list of apps installed on your PC will be presented on the screen.
\n<\/span>Step 4: Type \u201cDiscord\u201d in the search box and the app will be highlighted.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"search<\/p>\n

Step 5: Click on the app and it will reveal a button to Uninstall the app.\"uninstallStep 6: Click on the Uninstall button and follow the steps on your screen to remove the app.
\n<\/span>Step 7: Reboot your system and reinstall the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a Windows 7 user try the solution added below screenshot (taken from the discord community)-<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"discord-black-screen-issue-windows-7\"<\/p>\n

With the help of these 8 fixes, you can overcome the Discord not loading\/opening issues. However, if the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the application as a last resort. I hope these fixes helped you with what you were looking for. Browse our collection of posts for more such troubleshooting tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019ll be all for this one! Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

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