subject: Simple Ways to Fix the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) [print this page] Simple Ways to Fix the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a critical system error appears in complete full screen with an Error Message and support information. It may occur while your computer is starting-up or middle of something you are doing with your computer.
With the help of this article, I'm going to help those like you facing BSOD issue on their computer/ laptop. First of all, I'm listing down some of the reasons that cause the BSOD issue.
What are the Sources of BSOD Problem?
The accurate source of BSOD issue may be found when you overlook the Error Code. The Error Code is the only way you can understand the exact problem and give accurate direction to your troubleshooting methods.
Some of the reasons of BSOD are as under:
1. A faulty RAM or memory
2. Unsupported hardware is installed
3. Latest installed software is not working properly
4. Virus infection
5. System files are corrupted
A Faulty RAM or Memory:
In many cases, it was found that the RAM was faulty causing frequent BSOD. You have to ensure that the RAM connected to your computer is working fine. If it is not, then replace it with a new one.
Here are some steps to execute memory diagnostics step:
1. Click Start.
2. Type Windows Memory Diagnostic and press ENTER.
3. Select the option Restart Now and Check the Problem.
Unsupported Hardware is Installed:
Are you getting BSOD after you attempt installing a new hardware that you just brought? If so, there are much more chances of hardware incompatibility issues.
Remove the newly installed/ connected hardware, such as, your new Graphics Card, new Memory, etc. Call your hardware supplier and ask whether it was compatible with the operating system platform or not.
Latest Installed Software is Not Working Properly:
Similarly, like a newly installed hardware, a newly installed software may too cause BSOD issue.
A software program may come with certain DLL type of files. If these Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files are not well supported or are too older, BSOD may occur. In such a case, completely uninstall the software or restore your system to a date/ time before you installed the product.
Uninstall your new software:
1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.
3. Select the malfunctioning program you recently installed, and click Uninstall button.
4. Follow the task.
Restore the System:
1. Click Start.
2. Type System Restore.
3. Follow the wizard your own. Be sure to select a correct system restore point which represents date and time before the new malfunctioning software was installed.
Virus Infection:
Viruses too cause BSOD issue. They modify or make damage to your system files which apparently result in BSOD issue.
Scanning the whole system using a good antivirus software may solve the problem. Delete all the viruses and threats that found.
System Files are Corrupted:
Bad state or corruption in the system files cause BSOD. With the help of system file checker, replace the system files with their original versions.
1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type SFC /ScanNow and press ENTER.
If the Blue Screen of Death problem is still appearing after you follow the above solutions, get additional troubleshooting instructions.
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