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Windows Blue screen of death axed after 40 years, but BSOD still remains — will be replaced by new black Windows 11 'unexpected restart screen'

In a blog post on Thursday, Microsoft revealed a new black version of its iconic “blue screen of death” (BSOD), known for appearing after unexpected system crashes on Windows computers. The new BSOD ...

‘Terrible’—Microsoft’s Black Screen Of Death Strikes Down Windows

Neowin also notes another dark side to this latest issue. “Interestingly, Microsoft came up with a technical solution for ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5074109 January update BSOD, boot issues on some PCs (commerical)

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.
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Microsoft is getting rid of the iconic Blue Screen of Death, and its replacement is a lot more boring

Microsoft is updating the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to a Black Screen of Death. The change is part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative after a large incident with ...
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Microsoft’s dreaded ‘Blue Screen of Death’ is going away: Here’s what’s replacing it

Windows users have all been there-- the dreaded error message, otherwise known as the “Blue Screen of Death.” After 40 years, Microsoft is changing the design of ...
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‘Blue screen of death’ will soon turn black

Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being ...
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Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black

FILE - A Microsoft logo is seen on a screen as people listen at an event at Microsoft headquarters, May 20, 2024, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File ...
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Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black

Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being ...