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Fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Blue Screen errors with our step-by-step guide

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Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Troubleshooting

The Blue Screen of Death can be scary, but it's usually fixable! This guide will help you identify the cause and resolve the issue.

What causes BSOD:

  • Driver issues (most common)
  • Hardware problems
  • System file corruption
  • Memory errors
  • Overheating

What you'll need:

  • Administrator access
  • 20-30 minutes
  • Basic technical knowledge

Let's find out what's causing your blue screens!

Identify the Problem•3 minutes

Note the Error Code

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Record BSOD Information

When you get a blue screen, it shows important info:

Look for:

  • Error name (e.g., "DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL")
  • Stop code (e.g., "0x000000D1")
  • Failed file (e.g., "ntoskrnl.exe")

If it happens too fast:

  1. Press Windows + I
  2. Go to System > Recovery
  3. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now
  4. After restart, select:
    • Troubleshoot > Advanced options
    • Startup Settings > Restart
    • Press F1 to disable automatic restart

Next time BSOD occurs, you can read the error.

Write down or photograph the error details.

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