How to Fix BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)

[Administrator]

1. Note the Error Code

The BSOD usually shows a stop code (like MEMORY_MANAGEMENT, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, etc.).

Write it down—it points to the possible cause.

2. Boot into Safe Mode

Restart your PC and press F8 or Shift + F8 before Windows loads.

Choose Safe Mode to boot with minimal drivers.

3. Update Drivers

Outdated or faulty drivers are a common cause.

Go to Device Manager, right-click your devices, and update drivers (especially for graphics, chipset, and network).

4. Run Windows Update

Make sure your system is fully updated.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

5. Scan for Malware

Use Windows Defender or a trusted antivirus to check for viruses.

6. Check for Hardware Issues

Run Memory Diagnostic Tool: Search for "Windows Memory Diagnostic" and run it.

Check Hard Drive Health: Open Command Prompt and run:

chkdsk /f /r

7. Uninstall Recent Software/Drivers

If the BSOD started after a new program or driver install, uninstall it.

8. System Restore

Use System Restore to roll back to a point when your PC was working fine.

9. Reset or Reinstall Windows

If all else fails, you can reset or do a clean Windows install.

🛠� Tools You Can Use:

BlueScreenView (free tool to analyze BSOD logs)

WhoCrashed (another crash dump analyzer)