Windows bids a permanent farewell to the blue screen of death
The Blue Screen of Death, one of Windows' most recognizable (and notorious) features, will soon be discontinued by Microsoft. The Verge claims that Microsoft will be phasing out the annoying error screen in an upcoming Windows 11 update beginning this year.
In this manner, after 40 years, the Blue Screen of Death will no longer appear in the Windows operating system. Since it is the main and most noticeable tool used by the operating system to alert users to serious errors, this is a noteworthy accomplishment.
The redesigned "Unexpected Restart" screen in Windows 11 started testing in late March, so the decision shouldn't be shocking. Although this color was only for testing, Windows Insiders noticed that the conventional blue screen was being replaced with a green one.
A more succinct message on a black background will appear on Windows 11 after the blue screen of death has vanished. Only the message "Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart" will remain visible, along with the QR code and sad face icon. The system driver that caused the error will be described in the bottom margin, along with a stop symbol.
The objective was to bring the Blue Screen of Death into line with Windows 11 design principles, as Microsoft stated when it started testing this modification. There is more to the change than meets the eye. Better but clearer information is what the company wants to offer, The Verge reported. This ought to result in a quicker fix and a deeper comprehension of the issue's underlying cause.
Although a precise date has not yet been set, the Blue Screen of Death for Windows is anticipated to be removed shortly. According to Microsoft, the Windows 11 update, which is anticipated to be released this summer, will include the updated unexpected reboot warning.