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What causes BSOD?
The BSOD could be caused by several issues with hardware failure and software issues.
Hardware failures:
- Faulty memory, including system random access memory (RAM).
- Overheating components.
- Processor (CPU) malfunctions.
- Graphics processing unit (GPU) malfunctions and motherboard BIOS bugs.
- Power supply issues.
- Hardware running beyond its specification limits.
Software issues:
- Poorly written or incompatible device drivers.
- Bugs in the OS kernel.
- Corrupted system files.
- Conflicts between system processes.
- Malware infections.
- Recent software updates. As seen in the 2024 CrowdStrike incident, third-party software updates can also cause widespread BSOD issues by introducing kernel-level conflicts.
FAQ
- Does the blue screen go away on its own?
No, it doesn’t unless the underlying reason is found and treated to resolve. But steps could be taken to prevent further discrepancies.