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My Windows PC got the Blue Screen of Death - 6 free methods I used to troubleshoot it

The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed. The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic maintenance, you can ...
TweakTown

Microsoft is getting rid of the 'Blue Screen of Death' in Windows 11

TL;DR: Microsoft is testing a new error screen for Windows 11, replacing the Blue Screen of Death with a Green or Black Screen of Death. The new design removes the ...
Fast Company

Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death is finally going away for good

Microsoft has confirmed that it is killing off its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The screen is something most Windows users (unfortunately) are all too familiar with—the azure shade that appears ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft announces changes to the Blue Screen of Death as rumours of an ominous Black Screen of Death stalk the land

I can't handle the suspense. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google The infamous Blue Screen of ...
AZ Central

Got the Blue Screen of Death? Here's what causes blue screen errors and how to fix them

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors are caused by system-level issues in Windows. Common causes include faulty drivers, hardware issues, overheating, and corrupt system files. Software conflicts, ...
TweakTown

Microsoft officially unveils replacement for Blue Screen of Death after 40 years

TL;DR: Microsoft is retiring the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) after 40 years, replacing it with a new Black Screen of Death featuring a simplified UI and ...
GameSpot

Windows' Blue Screen Of Death Is Dead, Long Live Black Screen Of Death

Windows users will dread the familiar sight of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) whenever they encounter an error. But after nearly 40 years, Microsoft will be retiring ...
Forbes

Microsoft Didn’t Kill Blue Screen Of Death, But What’s Coming May Be A Problem

You know the drill: out of nowhere you see a screen that tells you your Windows device has hit “a problem and needs to restart.” It’s known as the Blue Screen of Death and recently it was thought that ...
Wired

So Long, Blue Screen of Death. Amazingly, You'll Be Missed

After a long and storied history, the BSOD is being replaced. WIRED takes a trip down memory lane to wave goodbye to the iconic screen we all love to hate. Along with scrapping the blue (in favor of a ...
The Verge

Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is now starting to change its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to a newly ...
The New York Times

:( Microsoft’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Is Going Away

The blue screen that stressed computer users for more than three decades is giving way to a black one. By Sopan Deb For millennials, blue can be a significant color. It is associated with clues left ...