How to Fix a Windows Blue Screen (BSOD)
Blue screen (BSOD) troubleshooting for Windows 10/11. Learn common causes and when professional repair is needed.
Common Causes
- Driver issues (GPU, storage, chipset)
- Failing SSD/HDD
- Bad RAM
- Overheating
- Windows update conflicts
Things You Can Try First
- Restart and note the error code (if shown)
- Run Windows Update
- Update GPU and chipset drivers
- Run built-in memory diagnostic
- Check drive health (SMART) and run a disk scan
When a Repair Technician Is Needed
If the problem continues after basic troubleshooting, it may need professional diagnostics and repair:
- Crash log analysis
- RAM testing and replacement
- Drive cloning / replacement
- Windows repair or clean install (with data preservation when possible)
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