Find and Fix Errors

Unfortunately, there isn’t a single method in How To Fix Blue Screen Of Death crashes. The reason for this error is usually very specific, for example; an invalid driver or a faulty piece of hardware, but this doesn’t make it any easier to fix. For most PC users who experience this problem, locating the actual problem is the hard part.

Writing down the BSOD stop message is a challenging task in itself, since you have a limited amount of time before Windows reboots on its own accord. Unless you’ve got a photographic memory or lightning quick handwriting then you’re going to have to write it down bit by bit. You can however prevent your computer from rebooting automatically. This is done by locating the ‘Startup and Recovery’ menu in My Computer, and un-checking the function for automatic restart.

Disabling the auto-restart function will give you the time you need to jot down the error code. What you should have is an error message with underscores and a mysterious looking hexadecimal stop code, that is supposed to tell you what the problem is. Unfortunately, the stop code will not give you exact instructions on how to fix the BSOD. Furthermore, one error code could be caused by various issues.

A Win32k Sys Blue Screen for example, might be caused by a faulty hard drive or conflicting device driver. Similarly, when one sees an atapi.sys blue screen, the reason could be due to a rootkit, or CD emulator that’s causing a conflict. Usually it can take a while to locate and fix the source of the error since codes aren’t always specific enough.

With so many different causes for BSOD error codes it can feel a little overwhelming to repair your computer without expertise. Finding a trained PC technician to take a look at your computer is a good idea, but it can cost an arm and a leg to get it fixed. You could also try finding a solution by entering the stop code into a search engine and see if it returns any results.

A majority of BSODs are actually fixable without the need of a PC technician. Don’t attempt to take your computer apart or edit System files unless you know what you’re doing and have at least done the basics. There are diagnostic applications that allow you to check your hard drive for errors. Furthermore ensure that hardware and peripherals are secured in place.

The registry and system files are prone to attacks and invalid entries. Scan your computer with antivirus and anti-malware for potential infections. If the BSOD started occurring after an update, roll back the update and see if this helps. Updates such as service packs can sometimes reveal existing infections in the OS. Other reasons might be due to bad installation or removal of applications.

Over time a computer’s performance can drastically reduce and this is often due to a bloated registry. Random error messages start appearing and intermittent screen freezing might occur. Defragging your drive once a week, as well as deleting temporary files can help speed up your PC. Furthemore, running a diagnostics and cleaning tool regularly can help remove or repair faulty files. Try these simple tips and you might just be lucky enough to fix the BSOD.

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