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Windows Blue Screen Of Death

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As most of us, Windows users, it is most likely that, at least once, you have also seen the infamous “Blue Screen of Death”, and the first thing that comes to mind is Why? and How do I fix it?

Today, we will see the most common causes when this unexpected fatal error happens. 

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Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart
 When the BSOD appears is mainly to warn you by showing you a code or a QR code to be scanned and redirect you to a Microsoft page that is supposed to explain what happens.
Since the release of Windows 10 and, now, Windows 11, the BSOD does not last long enough for a user to grab his cell phone, unlock it and scan the QR code. Most of the time, by the time you grab your cell phone your computer, has proceeded to restart. And, even if you are able to scan it, it prompts a website that is pretty much, helpless.
However, we are left with the bad feeling that the error was so serious that your computer has been left hanging and, as said before, proceeds to restart.

What causes the BSOD?

We must consider that the reason why Windows crashes and prompts the BSOD is, in fact, to prevent even more damage. 
There are different situations, when the BSOD will show, such as while botting up, after a Windows update, after installing a third-party program, while playing a game or even when left ‘idle’. 

  • Corrupted files
  • Outdated drivers
  • Interrupted Windows update
  • Hardware issues
  • Malware infection
  • Master Boot Records or MBR failures
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Troubleshooting your PC

There will be 3 possible scenarios after your PC restarts:

  1. Command Prompt, It may look difficult but, with a simple command you get your problems fixed quickly.
  2. Creating restore points can help you fix your PC, but only if you have created them.
  3. StartUp Settings will modify Windows to run on basic features and attempt other advanced repairs.
  4. StartUp Repair may be useless, most of the time, unfortunately.
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Troubleshoot your computer using ‘Advanced Options'

Solutions in Windows

If your computer restarts and you are able to log in to Windows, follow these steps:

Solutions in the 'Advanced Options' screen

We hope these easy solutions have helped you to get your Windows computer fixed. You can always contact us if you have any issues while attempting to fix your computer.

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