{"id":1023,"date":"2023-09-09T16:09:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T16:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/?p=1023"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:21:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T16:21:06","slug":"fix-the-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-on-windows-10-and-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/fix-the-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-on-windows-10-and-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows 10 and 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fixing a blue screen of death has many different possible solutions, but conveniently there\u2019s just one process you need to follow to find your blue screen of death to fix and resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to fix a blue screen of death:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Shut down the PC that showed the BSOD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Press and hold the power button until the computer powers off. It\u2019s okay to do this because the whole point of shutting down properly is to allow the computer to save all temporary data. It\u2019s too late for that if the system\u2019s already crashed \u2014 the only way to proceed is to force a shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Disconnect all USB devices except for the mouse and keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remove all external devices like hard drives and printers. These peripherals and their drivers might be the cause of the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Reboot the system in Safe Mode with Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Safe Mode is a bare-bones version of your normal Windows OS that only allows essential processes that are very unlikely to trigger another BSOD, giving you space to troubleshoot the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reboot in Safe Mode, turn your PC back on normally, and then when you see the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you select Restart from the Power icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After your PC reboots again, you\u2019ll be presented with the Choose an option <\/strong>screen. Select Troubleshoot<\/strong> > Advanced options<\/strong> > Startup Settings<\/strong> > Restart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon restart, you’ll be given a list of options. Select F5<\/strong> to start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Uninstall recently installed software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019re in Safe Mode, the first priority is to remove any recently installed software as this is very likely to be the culprit. To uninstall software in Windows, press the\u00a0Windows key<\/strong>. Type \u201cadd or remove programs\u201d and click\u00a0Add or Remove Programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, scroll through the list of programs and search for software you recently installed or that looks unfamiliar (but leave anything with Microsoft in the name alone). Click on the program, and then click\u00a0Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While you\u2019re at it, you should also run a scan using a junkware removal tool to jettison junk files and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) that could be slowing you down. As well as freeing up disk space, getting rid of dead weight will help keep your PC running smoothly once you\u2019ve completed the blue screen of death fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Roll back or disable drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since recently updated drivers could be the issue, you should try undoing recent driver updates. It makes the most sense to start with display adapter drivers and non-essential components, as these tend to be the most troublesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, press the Windows Key, type \u201cDevice manager,\u201d and hit Enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, scroll through the list of components, right-click on your selection, and choose\u00a0Properties\u00a0<\/strong>from the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, click the\u00a0Device\u00a0<\/strong>tab and click\u00a0Roll Back Driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow the same process to roll back recent driver updates for other hardware components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Scan for malware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible that a virus or malware caused the BSOD by deleting or corrupting critical system files. To prevent further disruption and ensure your PC is secure, launch your preferred malware removal tool, make sure it\u2019s fully updated, and run a full scan to find any malware that may be lurking on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Avast One to scan your device for malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Run an SFC Scan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now it\u2019s time to search for damaged or missing system files \u2014 and repair or replace them, if possible \u2014 using a System File Checker (SFC) scan. Here\u2019s how to run a System File Checker scan using Command Prompt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, press the Windows key and type \u201ccmd.\u201d Right-click Command Prompt and select \u201cRun as Administrator.\u201d Select \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cOK\u201d on any prompts that appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, type\u00a0sfc \/scannow\u00a0<\/strong>into the\u00a0Command Prompt<\/strong>\u00a0dialogue box, hit\u00a0Enter<\/strong>, and wait for the scan to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Scan your hard drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CHKDSK hard drive scan looks for damaged parts of the hard drive, including corrupted file systems and physical damage to the disk itself \u2014 both common causes of the blue screen of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To run a CHKDSK scan, press the Windows key and type \u201ccmd.\u201d Right-click Command Prompt and select \u201cRun as Administrator.\u201d Click \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cOK\u201d if prompted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, simply type \u201cchkdsk\u201d and hit\u00a0Enter<\/strong>\u00a0to run the command line and initiate the scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the scan identifies drive errors, you need to run a new CHKDSK process to repair them. Type \u201cchkdsk \/r\u201d into Command Prompt and hit Enter \u2014 this will launch a deeper diagnostic scan and restore damaged hard drive sectors so that they’re readable within the file system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware does degrade over time, so if your disk is more than a few years old, you should perform this kind of hard drive test regularly to catch issues before they result in a crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Check your computer’s RAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If problems with your RAM have caused a BSOD, the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool will help you identify the specific issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check if your computer\u2019s RAM is functioning correctly, press the Windows key, type \u201cWindows Memory Diagnostic,\u201d and press Enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, click Restart now and check for problems (recommended) when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The results of the diagnostic will show as soon as your computer starts up again. If you would like to refer to them again, you can view them in the Event Viewer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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