Farewell, BSOD! We knew you well. What Windows user hasn’t seen the infamous Blue Screen of Death? Its appearance has always been accompanied by groans and frequently by curses. But soon, like it or ...

After a long and storied history, the BSOD is being replaced. WIRED takes a trip down memory lane to wave goodbye to the iconic screen we all love to hate. Along with scrapping the blue (in favor of a ...

In April 2025, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death would become the Black Screen of Death. At least the abbreviation (BSOD) still fits. Microsoft said this change would be introduced in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. With the entire world seemingly still trying to deal with what ...

Microsoft is switching the “Blue Screen of Death” — to a black screen. The tech giant says the change helps to “streamline the unexpected restart experience.” Microsoft has launched a slew of changes ...

SEE ALSO: CrowdStrike announces Microsoft outage workaround. How to deal with the Blue Screen of Death. But what exactly is a BSOD, and what can you do about it? We're here to help, so you don't have ...

There’s nothing more startling than your PC suddenly locking up and crashing to a Blue Screen of Death. Otherwise known as a Blue Screen, BSOD, or within the walls of Microsoft, a bug check screen, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Windows 10 users around the world are being met with a "blue screen of ...

Microsoft is scrapping its iconic "blue screen of death," known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers. The company revealed a new black iteration in a blog post on Thursday, ...

It's a bittersweet day for Windows users. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Microsoft is scrapping its iconic "blue screen of death," known for appearing during unexpected ...