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Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black
Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life.
Microsoft's ‘blue screen of death’ has died at 40
The infamous "blue screen of death," which featured a text frown and terrified those who experienced it, no longer exists after Microsoft killed it in favor of a simple black screen and error code.
Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen
The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down ...
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Microsoft's 'Blue Screen of Death' Dies After 40 Years: Meet Its Replacement
Like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters, another 1980s icon is gone. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" is going ...
Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death is finally going away for good
The screen has served as something of a Grim Reaper for Windows users since the 1980s. Here’s what will replace it.
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Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life.
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Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon change color
Beyond the now-black background, Windows’ new “screen of death” has a slightly shorter message. It’s also no longer accompanied by a frowning face — and instead shows a percentage completed for the ...
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Windows replaces 'blue screen of death' with black screen - WMUR
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 ...
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Windows 11’s BSOD isn’t going anywhere. It’s now black, faster, and confusing
Despite what you might read on the internet or watch on YouTube, Windows 11 BSOD is here to stay. It's now black, not blue.
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Windows replaces 'blue screen of death' with black screen - WCVB Channel 5
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 ...
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Windows replaces 'blue screen of death' with black screen - KMBC Channel 9
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 ...
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Windows replaces 'blue screen of death' with black screen
Nearly every Windows user has had a run in with the infamous "Blue Screen of Death" at some point in their computing life Skip to content NOWCAST 40/29 News Sunrise ...