What Is Blue Screen Of Death

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A major tech issue called Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) affected millions of Windows computer systems worldwide on July 19 

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The Microsoft error, caused due to a CrowdStrike 'Falcon Sensor' update, affected airlines, banks, stock markets, and other businesses across the globe

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Blue Screen errors, also known as black screen errors or stop code errors, can occur when a critical issue forces Windows to unexpectedly shut down or restart

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It comes with no warning and all unsaved work is immediately lost. BSODs result from a driver software error or issues with hardware 

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A BSOD is a full system failure at the Windows kernel level due to an issue with Windows drivers or hardware

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The term stems from the fact that a blue screen with white text appears describing the error when it occurs

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If nothing works to fix the error, utilize the Blue Screen Troubleshooter available in the Get Help app

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Open the Get Help app in Windows. Type "Troubleshoot BSOD error" in the search bar of the Get Help app

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Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the Get Help app

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