Microsoft is revamping the Blue Screen of Death. It’s now simple and black.
The old BSOD had a blue screen, a sad face icon, and a QR code. The new one is plain.
This change is part of Windows 11’s update. The new Windows 11 Insider Preview is out. It’s got a fresh UI for unexpected restarts. The goal is to get users back to work quickly.
The BSOD shows up when Windows hits a serious error. It can be due to hardware issues like bad RAM or a faulty hard drive. Or it can be software-related, like outdated drivers or corrupted system files.
The new BSOD is currently available for Windows Insiders. They can try it on Windows 11 version 24H2. The final update might stick with a black or blue screen.
Microsoft tried a black BSOD before, back in 2011. But they went back to blue. Now, they’re changing it up again.
What’s new with the BSOD
The new design is part of a bigger update. Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 more efficient. The new BSOD is just one part of that.
Here’s what’s changed:
- The screen is now black, not blue.
- The sad face icon is gone.
- The QR code is gone too.
- The screen is plain, but still shows error info.