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Blue Screen of Death: Causes & Fixes

Understand why blue screen errors happen and how to stabilise your PC.

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What is a blue screen

  • Blue screen errors occur when Windows hits a critical system fault.
  • The stop code helps identify the root cause.

Common error codes

  • Driver conflicts, memory errors, and storage issues are frequent causes.
  • We recommend noting the stop code before restarting.

Quick fixes to try

  • Restart and remove new hardware.
  • Run Windows Update and driver updates.

Checking for driver issues

  • Outdated drivers can trigger crashes.
  • Update graphics and chipset drivers first.

Memory and storage problems

  • Faulty RAM or failing drives can cause repeat errors.
  • Run diagnostics if blue screens persist.

Blue screens keep returning?

Our PC repair service can diagnose the root cause.