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What is the most common fix for a Windows blue screen error?
To begin with, it’s recommended to run “sfc /scannow” for a complete scan process that can last up to 30 minutes. Ideally, this will repair all faulty system files and solve your blue screen problem. With “sfc /scanfile=FILEPATH” you can check and repair just one specific file.
How do I reset my PC blue screen?
Hold the F8 key as your computer is booting up and select “Repair Computer”. Here, you’ll find the option to restore your system. If you have a Windows installation disc, you can boot it when powering up and so restart the system. Warning: By doing this, all stored data on the system hard drive will be lost!
What causes blue screen error?
Typically, BSODs result from driver software or issues with hardware. Apps that crash sometimes cause blue screens of death if they’re broken or flawed. Windows creates what’s known as a minidump file when a BSOD happens. This file contains information about the crash and saves it to the disk.
What is the first step to overcome the blue screen error?
Step 1 – Read the message It may sound obvious, but the first step is simply to read the message displayed on screen. Often there is enough information displayed to point you to the cause – if the stop error is caused by a kernel-mode driver, the driver image name is generally shown in the message.
How do I force Windows to start in safe mode?
Press Windows key + R (force Windows to start into safe mode every time you reboot the PC)
- Press the Windows Key + R.
- Type msconfig in the dialog box.
- Select the Boot tab.
- Select the Safe Boot option and click Apply.
- Choose Restart to apply the changes when the System Configuration window pops up.
Can blue screen of death fix itself?
In my experience, at least 90% of BSODs become fixable simply based on this information. That’s because it will often be solved by disconnecting, disabling, or uninstalling related devices, drivers, applications, or updates – just as Microsoft recommends, and I summarized in the previous section.