Microsoft's infamous blue screen of death no longer goes blue - 'BSOD' explained

02 April 2025 12:26 PM IST Microsoft’s blue screen of death may no longer be blue in the future. Here’s the reason. If you used a Windows computer, you probably have a notorious problem known as the Microsoft Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). It is easily recognizable by a sad emoji face and the message: “Your computer had a problem that it couldn’t handle, and now it has to start again.” The ‘BSOD’ often indicates a problem with your device. (Unplaced) This screen is iconic because it has traditionally been displayed in blue. However, Microsoft is now changing its appearance. The screen will no longer be blue, but would rather adopt a more traditional color scheme. In addition, the emoji will be removed. This change was spotted in the Windows 11 preview (version 24h2). The error screen now looks black – and in some cases green if you use an insider or test version of Windows. Also read: OnePlus 13T was officially confirmed for the launch in April: Check the expected functions, price and more that are still changed? The error message is simplified. Previously, it said, “Your computer had a problem that couldn’t handle it, and now it has to start again.” The new version simply reads: “Your device has had a problem and should start again,” accompanied by a percentage indicator. In addition, the reason for the accident is now displayed at the bottom of smaller text. What is the Microsoft Blue screen of death even? Microsoft describes blue screen errors – or the blue screen of death, as it is commonly known – as an error that occurs when a serious problem causes Windows to unexpectedly shut down or restart. This is done to prevent data loss. The error message can also say, “Windows is closed to prevent damage to your computer.” Blue screen errors can be caused by various problems, including hardware errors, driver conflicts and software problems. To help identify the cause, the error screen often displays a stop code, such as “Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area.” Also read: iOS 18.4 is rolling out in India: Know what is new and how to install the update how to solve the blue screen of death errors? Microsoft offers several solutions to solve these errors, including removing any newly installed hardware, starting your computer in a secure mode, checking the device driver, ensuring that there is enough free space on the hard drive, installs the latest Windows updates and repair Windows if needed. Also read: iOS 19 Update Rumours: Apple can drop support for various older iPhones and iPads – details