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Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
Microsoft kills its Windows blue screen of death
Microsoft is replacing the original Black Screen of Death after 40 years. PHOTO: MICROSOFT After 40 years, Microsoft is replacing its iconic 'blue screen of death' (BSOD) for a cleaner, sleeker black screen. The infamous BSOD was plastered across monitors in July 2024 when a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computer systems worldwide. The incident, which affected about 8.5 million Windows devices globally, triggered system problems that grounded flights and crippled the healthcare, shipping and finance industries. Microsoft revealed earlier in 2025 that the error message , which appears during unexpected restarts on Windows computers , will be renamed the Black Screen of Death. In a blog post on June 26 , Microsoft announced it would roll out the new BSOD in an update to Windows 11 24H2 devices 'later this summer'. The new screen will no longer feature the frowning face and QR code. It will instead display the stop code and faulty system driver. Along with it comes a 'quick machine recovery mechanism for PCs that cannot restart successfully', said Microsoft. These changes are expected to reduce disruption in the event of an unexpected restart. The restart is set to take about two seconds for most users. The original BSOD has lived in the Windows' software for over 40 years. Netizens reacted to the news with a mix of dry humour and nonchalance. 'A moment of silence for the blue screen of death. May its replacement be equally chaotic and confusing,' one X user deadpanned. Calling it 'the end of an era', a Windows user posted on X: 'So many lost hours of my life and so much cursing at my computer. I'll miss it... maybe.' A Reddit user summed it up for most people with this comment: 'Fine, as long as we don't have to change the acronym.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
NBC News
6 days ago
- NBC News
Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death
It's a bittersweet day for Windows users. Microsoft is scrapping its iconic 'blue screen of death,' known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers. The company revealed a new black iteration in a blog post on Thursday, saying that it is 'streamlining the unexpected restart experience.' The new black unexpected restart screen is slated to launch this summer on Windows 11 24H2 devices, the company said. Microsoft touted the updates as an 'easier' and 'faster' way to recover from restarts. The software giant's blue screen of death dates back to the early 1990s, according to longtime Microsoft developer Raymond Chen. Microsoft also said it plans to update the user interface to match the Windows 11 design and cut downtime during restarts to two seconds for the majority of users. 'This change is part of a larger continued effort to reduce disruption in the event of an unexpected restart,' Microsoft wrote. The iconic blue screen was seemingly everywhere in July 2024 after a faulty update from CrowdStrike crashed computer systems around the world.
CNBC
6 days ago
- CNBC
Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death
It's a bittersweet day for Windows users. Microsoft is scrapping its iconic "blue screen of death," known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers. The company revealed a new black iteration in a blog post on Thursday, saying that it is "streamlining the unexpected restart experience." The new black unexpected restart screen is slated to launch this summer on Windows 11 24H2 devices, the company said. Microsoft touted the updates as an "easier" and "faster" way to recover from restarts. The software giant's blue screen of death dates back to the early 1990s, according to longtime Microsoft developer Raymond Chen. Microsoft also said it plans to update the user interface to match the Windows 11 design and cut downtime during restarts to two seconds for the majority of users. "This change is part of a larger continued effort to reduce disruption in the event of an unexpected restart," Microsoft wrote. The iconic blue screen was seemingly everywhere in July of 2024 after a faulty update from Crowdstrike crashed computer systems around the world.
Tom's Guide
23-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Fixing your broken Windows 11 PC is about to get even harder — here's why
Even with Windows 11, a lot can go wrong with your computer whenever you install new software or drivers, change your settings, and especially if you make tweaks to the registry. This is why you should set up and start using System Restore points if you haven't already. When you make a System Restore point, Windows creates a snapshot of your PC at a given time that you can revert to when something goes wrong. For instance, let's say you updated your drivers and a device like your printer or keyboard isn't working anymore. If you made a System Restore point before doing so (which you absolutely should), you can quickly undo what you did and return to a point when your computer was working as it should. Now, though, Microsoft is changing how this feature works in Windows 11, and as a result, you're going to want to create System Restore points earlier and more often. Here's why. Up until Windows 11, all of the System Restore points you created would be available on your PC for 90 days after doing so. This gave you plenty of time to revert your computer to an earlier System Restore point. With the release of Windows 11 24H2, System Restore points will now be deleted after 60 days. Once this window has passed, you'll no longer be able to access your older System Restore points, which means that if you install a bad app or driver and don't notice that you did so within two months, your only option will be to completely reset your PC. As Windows Latest points out, some System Restore points disappeared even sooner and were no longer available after just 10 days. Thanks to this change, though, that should be a thing of the past, and now you'll have the full 60 days to revert to an earlier System Restore point. In a support document, Microsoft confirmed the change, saying: 'After installing the June 2025 Windows security update, Windows 11, version 24H2 will retain system restore points for up to 60 days. This 60-day limit will also apply to future versions of Windows 11, version 24H2'. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you haven't created a System Restore point in Windows yet, you absolutely should, as doing so could be the difference between restoring your PC to an earlier point in time or having to reset it completely. With one of the best laptops or best computers running Windows 11, it's very easy to do so. However, if you're unfamiliar with the process or haven't done so in a while, I'll walk you through the steps. To get started, open the Start menu and type 'Create a restore point' into the search box. This will open the System Protection tab in the System Properties menu in your computer's Control Panel. This feature is disabled by default, so before getting started creating System Restore points, you'll need to turn it on by clicking Configure. A new window will appear next to System Properties, where you'll need to select Turn on system protection to enable the feature. Below, you'll also see a Disk Space Usage slider where you can decide how much of your computer's storage space you want to allocate for your System Restore points. After hitting Apply and closing that window, you'll now be able to make your own System Restore points. To do so, click Create at the bottom of the window, and from there, you'll need to give your restore point a name before hitting Create. It's worth noting that you don't need to worry about the date and time at which you made your System Restore point, as Windows automatically adds this information. Once your System Restore point has been successfully created, a final window will appear letting you know the process is complete. Now, when you go to the Recovery menu within your computer's Control Panel, you'll have the option to Open System Restore so that you can revert to a previous restore point. Backing up your files using the best cloud backup services or even the best cloud storage is important for safekeeping, but with System Restore points, you can back up your entire PC — complete with all your apps, files, and settings — in case of an emergency. That way, you can quickly restore your PC and get right back to how you left it without missing a beat.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Microsoft Begins Final Rollout Phase for Windows 11 24H2 to Compatible PCs
Microsoft has announced that the Windows 11 24H2 update is now ready for almost all compatible PCs. The company says this update is being made available to all eligible Windows devices that are not set up to delay feature updates. The update is rolling out automatically to Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 versions 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2, as long as these systems are not managed by IT departments. Microsoft says that some devices may not see the update right away if there are known compatibility issues, as reported by Bleeping Computer. Users can use the PC Health Check app for Windows 11 specifications and system requirements to see if their system is ready for the update. For those who want to install the update manually, going to Windows Update settings and clicking "Check for Updates" will show the download option if the device is eligible. The Windows 11 24H2 update has new AI capabilities, an improved Energy Saver, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, and more. The update first started rolling out for enterprise testing in May 2024 and was released as a complete update for other users in October. By late January 2025, it had also been made available to all eligible Windows 10 22H2 PCs. Microsoft says the update is now in its last phase of rollout.
