How to Fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows: Step-by-Step Guide

Most common issues users face nowadays is Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in windows. It is software related issues that irritates user. There are several causes behind the error. I am going to remark the error, explain the symptoms and finally brief the solutions.

 

Causes of BSOD

Driver conflicts: Outdated or corrupted drivers (e.g., graphics, network, etc.).

RAM or Hard Disk issues: Corrupted memory or hard drive errors can cause of BSOD.

Power Supply Issues: Hardware malfunctioning problem.

Software bugs: Applications with software bugs.

Windows Updates: Recent windows update error or incomplete installation problem

Malware: System file affected by Malware or Virus.

 

Common BSOD Error Codes

 IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL: Driver issues or problems in memory.

 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA: Incorrect memory access.

 SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED: Graphics driver problem.

 KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED: Driver conflicts or hardware malfunction.

 CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED: Windows Failure.

 

How to Fix BSOD (Step-by-Step)

   Step 1: Identify the Error Code

• Identify the specific error code or message on the blue screen. Try to fix the issues according to error code.
• Fix the issues by Event Viewer or BlueScreenView to get detailed reports.

   Step 2: Boot in Safe Mode

• Restart PC in Safe Mode (without loading third-party drivers).
• Specify the problem is driver or software related.

   Step 3: Update or Roll Back Drivers

• Go to Device Manager and update the driver which arise error
• Or roll back to a previous version of a driver if a recent update caused the issue.

   Step 4: Perform System Restore

• Give system restore if system restore point created before BlueScreenError

   Step 5: Run Memory Diagnostics

• Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to check for RAM problem.
• Check disk drive error by using CMD. Use command like chkdsk.

   Step 6: Uninstall Problematic Windows Updates

• Uninstall last windows update.

   Step 7: Scan for Malware

• Scan full system by using Windows Defender or trusted third-party software

 

Advanced Fixes

• Repair Corrupted System Files: Use sfc /scannow command in CMD and DISM tools to repair system files.
• Reinstalling Windows: If the issue persists after applying all above steps, a clean installation of Windows may be necessary.

Prevention Tips

• Keep drivers updated regularly.
• Ensure Windows is updated, but pause updates if issues occur.
• Install reliable antivirus software.
• Avoid installing unverified third-party software.

Every user has to be aware about how they use their PC so that protect PC from unwanted error.