Farewell to the Blue Screen of Death. Windows brings a new ‘Black Screen’ experience.
In the world of technology, there was a nightmare known as the ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD). Suddenly, a blue screen would appear with some unknown messages and these moments were terrifying for computer users. But now, after 30 years, that ordeal is coming to an end.
Microsoft has announced that in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2, the ‘Blue Screen of Death’ will be permanently retired. Instead, users will see a ‘Black Screen’ a calmer, more straightforward, and less frightening screen.
What is behind this change?
According to Microsoft, the change is to reduce user confusion and help solve problems more quickly. The new screen will not only look different but will also reduce restart time to about two seconds, which is much faster than before.
History of the Blue Screen
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The blue screen was first officially introduced in Windows NT in 1993.
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However, even earlier in the 1990s, Windows 3.1 had a type of blue screen used mainly to close hung programs.
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Interestingly, the messages on those early screens were written by none other than Steve Ballmer, who later became Microsoft’s CEO.
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Although the message style changed over time, the screen’s color and intimidating nature remained the same.
Windows 11 first experimented with a black screen in 2021. Now, it is being officially introduced for all users in a more advanced and stable form.
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Last year, a bug in the ‘CrowdStrike’ software caused many users to experience blue screens simultaneously. This led to major disruptions in offices, banks, and other important operations.
This incident sparked widespread discussion about whether the scary blue screen could be made more user-friendly. Microsoft understood this need and decided to act.
Microsoft says the new black screen is not just a design change but is smarter, faster, and offers easier solutions to problems. There is no longer anything to fear this screen is no longer about ‘death’ but a step forward toward recovery.
After three decades “Let’s move away from fear and towards easy solutions.” To make the user experience more human, faster, and more tolerable, the Blue Screen of Death is truly being retired.
