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June 30, 2025

Say goodbye to Windows' infamous ‘blue screen of death'

  • Microsoft says it's “streamlining” what users experience when encountering “unexpected restarts."

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    Microsoft says it's “streamlining” what users experience when encountering “unexpected restarts” that cause disruptions. And that means a makeover to the infamous error screen.

    REDMOND (AP) — Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message will soon be displayed across a black background.


     
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