Navigation

    • Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Users
    • Groups
    • Rules
    • Help

    Do more on the web, with a fast and secure browser!

    Download Opera browser with:

    • built-in ad blocker
    • battery saver
    • free VPN
    Download Opera

    [Solved]Intermittent black screen

    Opera for Windows
    4
    15
    3827
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • ybrevic
      ybrevic last edited by

      Periodically, my Opera browser just changes to a black screen, although this usually lasts less than five seconds. It says Google within the top title bar, so is it checking something there? This happens whether signed into a Google account or not.

      Any suggestions for a fix?

      Reply Quote 0
        1 Reply Last reply
      • joshl
        joshl last edited by

        Your version of the browser?

        Just the pane or the entire browser?
        Does it get unclickable then? Tried taking a snapshot?

        Reply Quote 0
          1 Reply Last reply
        • ybrevic
          ybrevic last edited by

          Version 40.0.2308.81

          It is just the pane.

          It is unclear if it would be clickable. I haven't tried as the duration is short, and no snapshot for the same reason.

          Reply Quote 0
            1 Reply Last reply
          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

            Version 40.0.2308.81

            Latest stable version is 41.0.2353.46. Do an update and check if the problem remains.

            Any changes if you disable hardware acceleration?

            Reply Quote 0
              1 Reply Last reply
            • ybrevic
              ybrevic last edited by

              Updated, and still an issue. Seems like it happens when connecting to a Google site in the background

              Hardware acceleration is disabled

              Reply Quote 0
                1 Reply Last reply
              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                Seems like it happens when connecting to a Google site in the background

                What Google site? If you don't know, have you checked your computer for malwares?

                Reply Quote 0
                  1 Reply Last reply
                • ybrevic
                  ybrevic last edited by

                  It is trying to connect with Google Accounts (I am not signed in, although it happens when signed in as well)

                  Running Malwarebytes, Spybot, and Windows Defender

                  Reply Quote 0
                    1 Reply Last reply
                  • leocg
                    leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                    It is trying to connect with Google Accounts

                    And you are trying to use something that requires a Google account? Anyway, it shouldn't act like you are describing.

                    Reply Quote 0
                      1 Reply Last reply
                    • kalzon
                      kalzon last edited by

                      I have the same problem in version 41. It seems like Opera is logging into my Opera account after the screen becomes black (happens very quick and hard to see).

                      Reply Quote 0
                        1 Reply Last reply
                      • ybrevic
                        ybrevic last edited by

                        I can't see any direct connection. It occurs when only this page is open in the browser.

                        I have managed to save a screenshot of the issue, but unsure how to share this.

                        Reply Quote 0
                          1 Reply Last reply
                        • leocg
                          leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                          I have managed to save a screenshot of the issue, but unsure how to share this.

                          Read the pinned topics,you will find that answer.

                          Reply Quote 0
                            1 Reply Last reply
                          • ybrevic
                            ybrevic last edited by

                            the screenshot is at: https://postimg.org/image/7f1305oz1/

                            In addition to the link in the title bar, it also changes to read Sign in - Google accounts

                            Reply Quote 0
                              1 Reply Last reply
                            • leocg
                              leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                              Do you use any extensions related to Google Calendar?

                              Reply Quote 0
                                1 Reply Last reply
                              • ybrevic
                                ybrevic last edited by

                                Bingo! I think you have nailed it. This extension was installed:
                                https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/google-calendar/

                                I do not think it ever functioned properly, as I never noticed anything in the browser that related to it. I disabled it, and the black screen has not appeared for 2 hours or so.

                                I guess one question that still exists is why it would cause the black screen effect?

                                Thanks, and I'll confirm after more testing.

                                Reply Quote 0
                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                • kalzon
                                  kalzon last edited by

                                  I can confirm that disabling Google Calender will solve this issue 🙂
                                  No black screen for 2 days now after diabling it...

                                  Reply Quote 0
                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                  • First post
                                    Last post

                                  Computer browsers

                                  • Opera for Windows
                                  • Opera for Mac
                                  • Opera for Linux
                                  • Opera beta version
                                  • Opera USB

                                  Mobile browsers

                                  • Opera for Android
                                  • Opera Mini
                                  • Opera Touch
                                  • Opera for basic phones

                                  • Add-ons
                                  • Opera account
                                  • Wallpapers
                                  • Opera Ads

                                  • Help & support
                                  • Opera blogs
                                  • Opera forums
                                  • Dev.Opera

                                  • Security
                                  • Privacy
                                  • Cookies Policy
                                  • EULA
                                  • Terms of Service

                                  • About Opera
                                  • Press info
                                  • Jobs
                                  • Investors
                                  • Become a partner
                                  • Contact us

                                  Follow Opera

                                  • Opera - Facebook
                                  • Opera - Twitter
                                  • Opera - YouTube
                                  • Opera - LinkedIn
                                  • Opera - Instagram

                                  © Opera Software 1995-