Microsoft Kills The Blue Screen Of Death And Gives It A New Look

Windows News
Written By Glenn Shuttleworth

Microsoft is retiring the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a new look. The error screen, once infamous for its bright blue background and sad smiley face, is now entirely black in the Windows 11 24H2 preview version (or green for Windows Insiders). Key changes include the removal of the sad smiley face and QR code, alongside simplified error messaging that now refers to "devices" instead of just "PCs."

This redesign reflects a move away from the BSOD's historic legacy of Windows errors. While the change may seem modern and streamlined, long-time users might miss the nostalgia associated with the classic blue screen. The new design is expected to roll out publicly in a future Windows 11 update.

 
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