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Microsoft is redesigning the Windows BSoD to get you back to work ‘as fast as possible’

Microsoft has quietly revealed it’s redesigning the Blue Screen of Death, the notification that Windows presents after it crashes so badly a reboot is the only way out.… Redmond revealed its plans in ...
The Verge

Major Windows BSOD issue hits banks, airlines, and TV broadcasters

A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike is responsible for the global outage. A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike is responsible for the global outage. is a senior ...
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Microsoft Windows Blue Screen Of Death Is Retiring After 40 Years, Here's What Will Replace It

Microsoft Corporation MSFT announced to retire the iconic Blue Screen of Death after nearly 40 years. The tech giant is replacing it with a Black Screen of Death for Windows 11 users. What Happened: ...
PC World

Windows’ iconic Blue Screen of Death gets a bold new look

In April 2025, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death would become the Black Screen of Death. At least the abbreviation (BSOD) still fits. Microsoft said this change would be introduced in ...
Mashable

Windows just killed the Blue Screen of Death

The notorious Blue Screen of Death, well-known by many Windows users, is getting a makeover. Windows has killed the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), replacing it with the Black Screen of Death (also BSOD) ...