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How to Fix a Windows 11 BSOD [Complete Guide]
Discover complete solutions from our experts to fix Windows 11 BSODs
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Updated onAugust 26, 2024
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Windows 11 has been out for a while, and it’sa great operating system, but every OS has its share of issues. While errors are prone to happen sooner or later, certain problems can be more serious. In this case, we’re referring to BSOD errors.
What are BSOD errors, and how can you fix them on your PC? Join us while we take a closer look and show you all the methods you can use to fix them. UseMicrosoft’s BSOD troubleshooterto find a selection of effective solutions.
Why am I getting a Windows 11 BSOD?
BSOD stands for Blue Screen of Death and appears when your PC reaches a fatal system error. If this happens, your system will crash to prevent damage.
The following are the most common causes; however, check out our article onwhat can cause a BSODfor more information:
There are multiple scenarios in which a Windows 11 blue screen can happen, such as after an update, on startup, when idle, or even while gaming. Nonetheless, follow along to find out how to fix BSOD errors in Windows 11.
How can I fix a blue screen in Windows 11?
Before beginning the troubleshooting process, make sure to follow these steps:
1. Use BSOD fixers
If you want to fix the Windows 11 BSOD you have encountered faster than usual, you should use aspecialized Blue Screen of Death softwarethat will fix the error for you.
2. Uninstall third-party applications in Safe Mode
1.Click theStarticon from yourTaskbarand openSettings.
2.Click onSystem, then selectRecovery.
3.Select theRestartnowbutton next to theAdvanced startupsection.
4.Your computer will restart then show theAdvanced optionsscreen. SelectTroubleshootfrom the options displayed, by using thearrow keysfrom your keyboard.
5.SelectAdvanced options.
6.ChooseStartup Settings.
7.Click theRestartbutton.
8.Press theF4key to get intoSafe Mode.
9.After your PC starts up, pressWindows+Ithen navigate toAppsfollowed byApps and features.
10.Here, type thenameof your antivirus or application, then click thethree-dot iconnext to the result to chooseUninstall.
Third-party antiviruses are known to cause unwanted issues, thus as a first solution for getting the blue screen of death in Windows 11, we recommend that you remove them after entering Safe Mode.
Alternatively, you can use anuninstaller softwarein order to make sure the antivirus will be completely removed from your PC.
Moreover, if you have installed other third-party applications before getting the BSOD, uninstall them as well.
Once you’ve done this, the BSOD issue shouldn’t occur anymore. We recommend that youswitch to a better antivirusthat won’t interfere with your computer in negative ways.
3. Disable/uninstall/roll back your drivers
Keep in mind that you only need to update, uninstall or roll back the driver that is causing the issue, so pay attention to the driver name in the BSOD error.
Updating and reinstalling the drivers can help you fix theBSoD errors like 139, mainly caused due to corrupted drivers.
4. Uninstall recent updates
Keep in mind that this solution works only if the problems started appearing after installing a new update.
5. Run SFC and DISM scans
To learn more about this feature, read ourhow to use DISM commands guidefor more information. This is a Windows 10 guide, but all the information applies to Windows 11 as well.
6. Perform a clean boot
Once your PC restarts, check if the problem is still there. If the issue doesn’t appear, enable services and startup apps one by one or in groups until you manage to find the culprit.
To learn more about starting apps with Windows, you should check ourhow to use Startup folder on Windows 11 guide.
7. Perform a System Restore
Windows usually creates restore points automatically, but it’s also a good idea to do that manually from time to time. To learn more, check our guide onhow to create Windows 11 restore points.
8. Go back to the previous build
Keep in mind that this option is available only for a couple of days, so if problems started appearing after installing a new build, be sure to try this option.
If for some reason you can’t use this feature, you should read our guide onwhat to do if the Go back button isn’t working on Windows 11.
9. Perform an in-place upgrade
Once the setup is done, you’ll have the latest version of Windows installed, and hopefully, the issues will be gone.
10. Reset Windows 11
For more information, visit our guide onhow to reset Windows 11 to factory settings. Several users reported issues, and if you encounter them, read ourReset this PC feature not workingarticle to see how to fix them.
Are BSOD errors dangerous?
This depends on the type of BSOD error. They will force your PC to restart, thus causing you to lose any unsaved data. This can be a problem since crashes can appear randomly several times daily.
If the error is caused byhardware failure, it’s advised to find the cause of the problem and replace the faulty component before the issue becomes more serious.
Is BSOD a virus?
No, BSOD is a system error, and it’s caused by faulty hardware or driver and software incompatibility, so it’s safe to assume that even if you get a BSOD, your PC isn’t affected by malware. Sometimes, you can even trigger a BSoD error to test for hardware defects.
These general solutions should help you fix a BSOD in Windows 11. However, the exact steps might be different depending on the issue that you’re having.
One of the common BSODs isSystem Service Exception in Windows 11, but we have a guide that addresses it.
Many users recently encountered0x000000f4 blue screen error, but we have a guide that addresses it. Also, don’t miss our latest guide onError Driver Failed Sleep.
Are you having issues with BSOD on Windows 11? Let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:BSoD errors,Windows 11
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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