How to solve Windows 8 black screen problem caused by Avast antivirus

A majority of  Users of Windows 8 have been facing a  problem of "Black Screen" .Right after logging in Windows, there is nothing visible except the black screen.

Some  users said it is caused by the ask4pc activator (Windows 8 Activator (all versions) used to make windows 8 genuine | Ask4pc) . Contrary to that,
people only people who have installed  Avast are facing this problem due to incompatibility issues with  Windows 8 .

Right after installing Avast on your PC using Windows 8 operating system, a blackout screen problem might be recurring. It happens that after entering your login details,  the screen automatically turns black .

For an average PC user, the built in protection ( i.e. Windows Defender) is quite efficient. Just remember to turn on automatic updates or manually update the anti-virus to keep up with new definitions released.

But if you still want to use Avast, you can follow the following steps to solve the blackout screen problem.

• Turn on your computer and log in
• Once you are logged in, you would get a black screen with a moveable cursor
• Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and open Task manager

• Go to start-up tab and right click on Avast antivirus and click on open file location

• Now double click on AvastUI,  It will open the Avast Interface

• Go to security –> Behavior Shield —> Settings

• Click on Trusted Processes on the left and  add the below mentioned path to the list

         C:\Windows\explorer.exe  and  C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe

• Following this procedure will definitely help you solve the black screen problem.
• In case its not resolved. Go to  Avast –>security –> Behavior Shield —> Settings

and under main settings untick “Monitor the system for unauthorized modifications” and click OK.