In Windows 11, the BSOD will soon become the Black Screen of Death. Instead of the old blue background, sad face icon, and QR code, the new screen will be black and simpler in design.

It’s not just the color. Other iconic elements are also apparently being removed, as Windows Latest has discovered. For example, it no longer displays a sad smiley face or a QR code. The QR ...

The blue screen of death is Windows’ way of saying something went wrong at a system level, and it had to stop everything. Here’s what can cause it.

No, Windows didn't kill the Blue Screen of Death, it just got a makeover - what's changed The BSOD has gone dark and ditched the frowny face, for starters. Here's what else is new.

Two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 have been released that aim to reduce downtime and improve system ...

The update is expected for Windows 11 24H2 users soon. The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, has been a part of Windows since Windows 3.0 launched in 1990.

The current Windows 11 release has a more streamlined user interface and is the most reliable yet, Microsoft says.

By Patrick Hearn Published March 31, 2025 Windows Central The infamous Blue Screen of Death — oft-shortened to BSOD — is changing, and many fans aren’t happy with its new look.

The 0xc00002e3 Blue Screen occurs due to the failure in the initialization of the Security Accounts Manager (SAM), which is part of the Registry.