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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- Outdated drivers can trigger crashes.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.