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What are your go-to blue screen fixes for Windows 10/11?
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Blue screens are still a thing even with modern Windows versions, and I've been collecting various blue screen fixes over the years. Some work better than others depending on the specific error code and system configuration.
What are your most reliable blue screen fixes for Windows 10 and 11? I'm particularly interested in approaches that address the underlying causes rather than just masking symptoms. Do you have a systematic troubleshooting process you follow when faced with a new BSOD error code, or do you rely more on experience and pattern recognition?
For blue screen fixes, I always start with the error code. Windows now provides QR codes on BSODs that you can scan with your phone for specific troubleshooting steps. But my go-to process is:
1. Check for recent driver updates - roll back if found
2. Run memory diagnostics (Windows Memory Diagnostic)
3. Check disk health with chkdsk
4. Use System File Checker (sfc /scannow)
5. Check for Windows updates that might have introduced the issue
The most reliable blue screen fixes address driver conflicts and hardware issues. Software problems rarely cause BSODs in modern Windows unless there's kernel-level involvement.
One of my most effective blue screen fixes involves checking the minidump files in C:\Windows\Minidump. You can use tools like BlueScreenView or WinDbg to analyze these dump files and get detailed information about what caused the crash.
Often the problem is a specific driver file mentioned in the dump. Updating or rolling back that driver usually fixes the issue. For persistent BSODs, I also check hardware temperatures and run stress tests - overheating components can cause intermittent blue screens that are hard to diagnose otherwise.
Don't overlook the simple blue screen fixes. Sometimes just reseating RAM modules or checking cable connections can solve BSOD issues. I've had cases where a slightly loose SATA cable caused intermittent disk errors that led to blue screens.
Also, for Windows 10/11 specifically, try disabling fast startup in power options. This feature can sometimes cause driver initialization issues that lead to BSODs. It's one of those fixes that seems too simple to work but has resolved quite a few blue screen issues for me.
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