Windows 11 Debuts Black Screen of Death Redesign
Windows 11 Debuts Black Screen of Death Redesign

Windows 11 Debuts Black Screen of Death Redesign

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Microsoft is permanently replacing the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a redesigned Black Screen of Death in Windows 11, the first major overhaul of the error screen in decades. The black BSOD removes the sad face and QR code, instead providing only key diagnostic details like stop codes and faulty drivers to aid troubleshooting. This update aims to simplify error reporting and help users and IT administrators resolve issues more efficiently. The new screen is already rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview users and will become standard for all Windows 11 systems in the coming weeks. Microsoft is also introducing Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), a feature that automatically repairs systems unable to boot, to bolster system resilience after last year's CrowdStrike outage. These changes reflect Microsoft's ongoing efforts to improve Windows stability and reduce downtime.

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