Microsoft Revamps Infamous Blue Screen of Death: Discover the Changes
April 26, 2025
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Seeing the Blue Screen of Death on a Windows machine is always a headache, but Microsoft is trying to soften the blow by giving it a facelift. They're rolling out changes to make the screen look better when it inevitably pops up.
Also: Microsoft's free AI skills training 'Fest' kicks off next week - and yes, you can sign up!
Refreshed Design
Microsoft is introducing a sleek new look for what they call "unexpected restarts" in Windows 11. This update, currently being tested with Windows 11 insiders, aims to streamline the appearance while still showing the same old technical details. The goal? To get you back to work faster and with less hassle.
"We're previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts, which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles and supports our goal of getting users back into productivity as quickly as possible," Microsoft announced with the latest Windows 11 insider build.
Also: 7 quick fixes to make Windows 11 less annoying right now
BSODs pop up when your system hits a fatal error or crashes, usually because of a hardware or driver issue. When Windows can't recover, it reboots to clean up the mess. The classic BSOD lets you know your PC's run into trouble, often points out what went wrong, and gives you a QR code to help troubleshoot. Oh, and there's that sad little frowning face, showing Windows is as unhappy as you are.
New Color
The updated design ditches the frowning face and QR code, and even says goodbye to the iconic blue color. According to Windows Latest, the screen now leans towards black, similar to what you'd see during a Windows update. But the version being tested by insiders is sporting a green hue. It's anyone's guess which color will stick in the end.
Also: 10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches
Microsoft seems to be on a mission to give all its screens a makeover, aiming for a simpler and more cohesive look. They're even updating the sign-in screens with their Fluent Design, making everything more streamlined and uniform.
Rolling Out
These design tweaks are currently rolling out to Windows insiders on the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels, using Windows 11 version 24H2. Microsoft hasn't said when these changes will hit the production version of Windows 11. Some might appear gradually over the coming months, while others might not show up until the official launch of Windows 11 25H2 later this year.
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April 26, 2025
KeithJones
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Seeing the Blue Screen of Death on a Windows machine is always a headache, but Microsoft is trying to soften the blow by giving it a facelift. They're rolling out changes to make the screen look better when it inevitably pops up.
Also: Microsoft's free AI skills training 'Fest' kicks off next week - and yes, you can sign up!
Refreshed Design
Microsoft is introducing a sleek new look for what they call "unexpected restarts" in Windows 11. This update, currently being tested with Windows 11 insiders, aims to streamline the appearance while still showing the same old technical details. The goal? To get you back to work faster and with less hassle.
"We're previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts, which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles and supports our goal of getting users back into productivity as quickly as possible," Microsoft announced with the latest Windows 11 insider build.
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BSODs pop up when your system hits a fatal error or crashes, usually because of a hardware or driver issue. When Windows can't recover, it reboots to clean up the mess. The classic BSOD lets you know your PC's run into trouble, often points out what went wrong, and gives you a QR code to help troubleshoot. Oh, and there's that sad little frowning face, showing Windows is as unhappy as you are.
New Color
The updated design ditches the frowning face and QR code, and even says goodbye to the iconic blue color. According to Windows Latest, the screen now leans towards black, similar to what you'd see during a Windows update. But the version being tested by insiders is sporting a green hue. It's anyone's guess which color will stick in the end.
Also: 10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches
Microsoft seems to be on a mission to give all its screens a makeover, aiming for a simpler and more cohesive look. They're even updating the sign-in screens with their Fluent Design, making everything more streamlined and uniform.
Rolling Out
These design tweaks are currently rolling out to Windows insiders on the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels, using Windows 11 version 24H2. Microsoft hasn't said when these changes will hit the production version of Windows 11. Some might appear gradually over the coming months, while others might not show up until the official launch of Windows 11 25H2 later this year.
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