The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, occurs when a serious hardware or Windows kernel fault prevents the operating system from functioning normally. The system halts to prevent further damage, and you’re presented with a screen filled with white diagnostic text that is often difficult to decipher. Installing buggy or incorrect drivers often causes a BSOD, as does failing hard drives and corrupted operating system files. Sometimes, simple power surges may cause your system to halt. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
