Ken Colburn shares a guide to all the potential causes of the "blue screen of death" on your Windows computer and advice on how to fix it.

The new BSOD recalls the black screen shown during a Windows update, but it will list the stop code and system driver that contributed to the crash. This should make life easier for IT admins.

Various hardware, software, or driver-related issues can trigger the Blue Screen. Learn more about Blue Screen of Death Causes and Solutions.

The blue screen of death at least seemed apologetic, after all. More importantly, it provided a QR code users could scan to look up more information about the issue.

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Compared to the current screen, which includes a frowning emoticon and sometimes a QR code, this black screen is more simplified, listing the stop code and faulty system driver.

Intel has addressed Wi-Fi and Wireless Bluetooth drivers issues causing Windows 10 blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working.

A Blue Screen can also occur when your Windows 11/10 computer has been idle. If this occurs frequently, here are some troubleshooting suggestions to help you.