Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10/11—Complete Fix Guide [2025 Edition]

Introduction

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a common Windows error. Every user has to face this at some point or other. It occurs when there is a system crash or driver/hardware issue. It appears on the blue screen with an error message and a stop code.

👉In this guide, you’ll find step-by-step fixes that work on both Windows 10 and 11—from simple restarts to advanced troubleshooting.

Common Causes of BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)

There can be many different reasons behind the Blue Screen of Death. The most common ones are:

1. Corrupted or outdated drivers—GPU, sound, or chipset drivers are outdated.
2. Windows Updates Issues – Incomplete or corrupt updates.
3. Faulty RAM or Hard Drive – Memory errors and bad sectors.
4. Overheating / Hardware Failure – Cooling issue, dust jam, or PSU problems.
5. Corrupt System Files—Missing DLL or OS corruption.
6. Malware or Virus Attack – Malicious code causes the system to crash.
7. Fast Startup Conflicts – Driver load error while booting.

This is a common problem. But there is no need to worry; I will tell you the method to fix this problem step by step.

Step-by-Step Fixes for BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)

Step 1: Note the Stop Code

Why: This gives the exact clue as to what is causing the problem.

Steps: –

1. When BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) comes, write down the stop code (e.g., CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED).
2. Search on Google/Microsoft Support.
3. Try a targeted fix based on the issue.

Step 2: Restart Your PC

Why: Sometimes BOSD (Blue Death of Screen) is caused by a temporary glitch, which gets fixed with a restart.

Steps: –

1. Restart system.
2. If the problem repeats → follow the next steps.

Step 3: Update Windows & Drivers

Why: 70% of Blue Screen of Death cases are caused by outdated Windows patches and drivers.

Steps: –

1. Settings → Windows Update → Check for Updates.
2. Device Manager → update drivers.
3. Especially by updating GPU, network, audio, and chipset drivers.

👉 Pro Tip: If the new driver is crashing → Rollback driver.

Step 4: Check Hardware Health

Why: Faulty RAM, bad HDD/SSD sectors, or overheating can also be the reason for the BOSD error.

Steps: –

1. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic.
2. Command Prompt → chkdsk /f /r.
3. Check the cooling system (clean the dust).

Step 5: Use System Restore

Why: If the problem is occurring after recent software/driver changes, then a restore is helpful.

Steps: –

1. Settings → Recovery → Open System Restore.
2. Select the old restore point.
3. Restore is done.

Step 6: Check Event Viewer

Why:  Event Viewer stores crash/error logs of the system.

Steps: –

1. Windows + X
2. Check Windows Logs → System → Red/Yellow errors.
3. Identify the faulty driver/software

Step 7: Scan for Malware

Why: The malware corrupts the system and triggers a crash.

Steps: –

1. Windows Security → Full Scan.
2. Delete the threats.
3. Extra scan → Malwarebytes.

Step 8: Disable Fast Startup

Why: Sometimes if you enable fast startup for the sake of fast startup, it creates driver conflict.

Steps: –

1.  Control Panel → Power Options.
2. Choose what power buttons do.
3. Uncheck “Turn on fast startup.”

Step 9: Test in Safe Mode

Why: In safe mode, only basic drivers are loaded, which helps in identifying conflicts.

Steps: –

1. Run → msconfig.
2. Boot tab → Safe Boot → Restart.
3. Check whether Basod is repeating or not.

Step 10: Use SFC & DISM Commands

Why: These fix corrupted Windows files.

Steps: –

1. Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Run:
3. sfc /scannow
4. DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. Restart system

Step 11: Advanced Fixes

1. Driver Verifier: To identify faulty drivers.
2. BIOS Update: Update the firmware from the manufacturer’s website.
3. Dump File Analysis: Analyze crash dump using BlueScreenView tool.

Step 12: Last Resort – Reset or Reinstall Windows

Why: If all else fails, clean install is the last option.

Steps: –

1. Settings → Recovery → Reset this PC.
2. Choose “Keep my files” or “Remove everything”
3. Follow the instructions.

Conclusion

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is frustrating, but it is mostly resolved with simple fixes—like driver updates, Windows repair, malware scans, or hardware checks.

👉 Follow a step-by-step approach: basic → advanced → last resort.

👉 If it comes repeatedly, it is necessary to do hardware and dump file analysis.

FAQs – Blue Death of Screen (BSOD)

Q1: Will this guide work in Windows 11 too?

👉 Yes, it is the same for both Windows 10 & 11.

Q2: BSOD is coming repeatedly; what should I do?

👉 Do a hardware test, malware scan, and run SFC/DISM.

Q3: I am not able to understand the stop code; what should I do?

👉Google it or check Microsoft docs.

Q4: BSOD does not come in Safe Mode; it comes in Normal Mode. Why?

👉It means driver/software conflict.

Q5: Can malware cause BSOD?

👉 Yes, malicious code corrupts drivers.

Q6: Is it necessary to take a backup before resetting?

👉 Absolutely, backup to external HDD/cloud.

Q7: Is it safe to disable Fast Startup?

👉 Yes, it is safe and improves stability.

Q8: How effective are SFC & DISM?

👉 They fix 80–90% of corrupted files.

Q9: How to use System Restore?

👉 Select a restore point before BSOD.

Q10: How much time does it take to fix?

👉Simple fixes take 5–15 min, advanced fixes take 30–60 min, and reinstalling takes 1–2 hours.

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