Mumbai, July 19: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), officially known as "Stop code errors" or "Stop Screen", is a technical problem that causes users to witness a blue screen error that stops the system from loading the main screen or desktop due to a booting error. Many users call it an "unwanted error" that can affect the entire system, including all the saved work files, photos, videos and more.

Today, multiple users complained and shared screenshots of their systems showing a Screen of Death and not allowing them to start their laptops or computers. The netizens said that the CrowdStrike update was responsible for Today's Windows crash, which caused a global IT outage affecting multiple government agencies and business sectors of various countries. Microsoft Windows Crash News: Global Outage Reported As Microsoft Software Users Get Blue Screen With Message ‘Your Device Ran Into a Problem’.

BSOD error shows a complete system failure, usually caused by software or hardware errors. The Blue Screen of Death appeared in the previous generation of Windows, including Windows 7, which showed an error that directed users to restart the system if they first saw the error. In the following versions, including Windows 8 and others, the blue screen on the Window showed a QR code and a smiling emoticon.

What Causes Blue Screen of Death? How to Resolve BSOD Error?

Blue Screen error is caused by hardware or software errors. The first step the users need to take is to shut down their system and remove any new hardware. The users need to restart their PCs or laptops. The ideal option is to start the system in "Safe Mode". Here's a list of steps to fix the Blue Screen of Death error from your computers or laptops. Microsoft Windows Crash Showing ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Affects Users Across Many Countries Including India, Netizens Share Funny Memes and Posts.

  • Long-press the power button to force your PC or laptop to shut down even if the display shows BSOD

  • Then, disconnect all the devices with your device

  • Reboot the system and choose "Safe Mode."

  • If you are aware of the software or error, uninstall or fix it or rollback the last updates of drivers

  • Use antivirus or malware-scanning software to identify the problem and fix it

  • Check all the details about your system and restart your Windows

  • As a safe move, try reinstalling Windows on your device

To follow the step-by-step process, you can open the "Get Help " window by pressing F1 on the desktop. Once the window loads in your Microsoft Edge or other default browser, search for "Troubleshoot BSOD error" or "Blue screen of death" in the search bar of the page. Now, follow the steps and follow them accordingly.

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