Fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Fast

What is the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)?

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is one of the most dreaded errors in Windows. It happens when your system encounters a serious issue that it can’t recover from, forcing Windows to crash and restart.

💡 BSODs can be caused by:
✔ Faulty drivers
✔ Corrupt Windows updates
✔ Overheating or hardware failures
✔ Memory (RAM) issues
✔ Failing hard drives
✔ Malware infections

When a BSOD occurs, you’ll see a stop code—a unique error message that tells you what went wrong.

📌 Common BSOD Error Codes & What They Mean

If you’re dealing with any of these, you’re in the right place!

🔹 CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED – A crucial system process stopped working.
🔹 MEMORY_MANAGEMENT – RAM issues or corrupt system files.
🔹 SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Driver-related failure.
🔹 IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL – Often caused by bad drivers or hardware.
🔹 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – Memory (RAM) failure.
🔹 VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE – Graphics driver problem (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).

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🛠 Step-by-Step Guide to Fix BSOD Errors

✅ 1. Restart Your PC & Note the Error Code

Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.
If you get another BSOD, write down the stop code and look it up in this guide.

✅ 2. Update Windows & Drivers (Most Common Fix!)

Outdated drivers cause 75% of BSOD errors. Make sure everything is updated!

🔹 How to Update Windows

1️⃣ Press Win + I → Settings → Update & Security.
2️⃣ Click Check for Updates.
3️⃣ Install pending updates and restart.

Screenshot of the Windows Update settings page showing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, indicating a system crash caused by a failed update or driver issue

🔹 How to Update Drivers (GPU, Network, etc.)

1️⃣ Press Win + X → Select Device Manager.
2️⃣ Expand Display Adapters, Network Adapters, and Storage Controllers.
3️⃣ Right-click each device and select Update driver → Search automatically for drivers.
4️⃣ Restart your PC and check if the BSOD is gone.

device manager update driver for bsod error

🔗 check Microsoft article about How to Update Windows Drivers (Microsoft)

✅ 3. Check for RAM Issues (Memory Management BSODs)

If you see MEMORY_MANAGEMENT or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA, your RAM might be failing.

🔹 Run Windows Memory Diagnostic

1️⃣ Press Win + R, type mdsched.exe, and hit Enter.
2️⃣ Choose Restart now and check for problems.
3️⃣ Let the scan run—if errors are found, your RAM needs replacing.

Windows Memory Diagnostic tool displaying options to check for memory problems, which can help troubleshoot Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors caused by faulty RAM

✅ 4. Scan & Repair Corrupt Windows Files

Corrupt system files can trigger BSODs. Run SFC & DISM scans to fix them.

🔹 Run System File Checker (SFC) Scan

1️⃣ Open Command Prompt as Admin (Win + X → Command Prompt (Admin)).
2️⃣ Type:

cmdCopyEditsfc /scannow

Administrator Command Prompt executing the sfc /scannow command to scan and fix corrupted Windows system files, a common cause of BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) crashes

3️⃣ Press Enter and wait for it to complete.

🔹 Run DISM Scan (If SFC Didn’t Fix the Issue)

1️⃣ Type:

cmdCopyEditDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Administrator Command Prompt running the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command to repair Windows system files and fix BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors.

2️⃣ Press Enter, then restart your PC.

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✅ 5. Check Your Hard Drive for Errors

A failing hard drive can cause it . Use chkdsk to check for bad sectors.

🔹 How to Run CHKDSK Scan

1️⃣ Open Command Prompt (Admin).
2️⃣ Type:

cmdCopyEditchkdsk /f /r

3️⃣ Press Enter and restart your PC.

🔗 External Resource: How to Check & Fix Hard Drive Errors (Seagate)

✅ 6. Run a Malware Scan

Viruses can modify system files, leading to BSOD errors. Run a full system scan:

1️⃣ Open Windows Security (Win + I → Update & Security → Windows Security).
2️⃣ Click Virus & Threat Protection → Quick Scan.
3️⃣ If malware is found, remove it and restart your PC.

Windows Security Virus & Threat Protection settings page showing a recent quick scan with no detected threats. Running malware scans can help prevent BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors caused by malicious software

✅ 7. Uninstall Problematic Windows Updates

If your BSOD started after a recent update, uninstall it.

🔹 How to Uninstall a Windows Update

1️⃣ Go to Settings → Update & Security → View update history → Uninstall updates.
2️⃣ Select the update installed before your BSOD started.
3️⃣ Click Uninstall, then restart your PC.

✅ 8. Perform a System Restore (If Nothing Else Works)

If your PC was working fine a few days ago, System Restore can help.

🔹 How to Use System Restore

1️⃣ Press Win + R, Type :

rstrui

and hit Enter.
2️⃣ Choose a restore point before the BSOD started.
3️⃣ Follow the prompts and let Windows restore your system.

🛡 Preventing Future BSOD Errors

Keep Windows & Drivers Updated 📅
Avoid Unknown Software & Downloads 🚫
Monitor CPU & GPU Temperatures (Use HWMonitor) 🌡
Check for Dust Buildup (Overheating = BSODs) 🛠
Replace Old Hard Drives & RAM (Every 3–5 Years) 🖥

📢 Conclusion: Fix Your BSOD & Get Back to Work

BSOD errors are frustrating, but 90% of them are fixable. By following these steps, you should be able to find the cause and fix it permanently.

💬 Still stuck? Have a different stop code? Drop a comment below, and I’ll help! 🚀

I know how frustrating it is to see the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) suddenly appear, making it seem like your PC is completely broken. But don’t worry—it’s more common than you think! I’ve dealt with this issue many times, and in most cases, it’s completely fixable with the right steps. Whether it’s a simple driver update or a quick system repair, you can get your PC back to normal without stress. Just follow the guide, and you’ll have your system running smoothly again in no time!

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