How to Fix a Blue Screen of Death on Windows 10 / 11

The blue screen of death (BSoD) or Windows stop error can be incredibly frustrating, but it can be fixed. The trick is knowing what went wrong in the first place. There can be a lot of different causes, so in this video I will show you how to troubleshoot it using event logs, the error code, and a memory dump. I will also show you how to use safe mode, msconfig, chkdsk, system restore, and sfc to fix a computer where Windows 10 or Windows 11 won't start.

➡️ List of Error Codes:

➡️ WhoCrashed Tool:

➡️ WinDbg (Modern Version):

➡️ Windows SDK:

➡️ Windows 10 Download / Media Creation Tool:

➡️ Windows 11 Download / Media Creation Tool:

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Video timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Common Causes
1:53 - Easy Fixes to Try First
3:10 - Stop Code and Event Logs
5:41 - Debugging Memory Dumps
11:42 - Fixing Driver and Hardware Faults
13:31 - When Windows Won't Start
15:13 - Repairing Filesystem Corruption
17:51 - Repairing System Files and Closing Thoughts

#Windows10 #BlueScreenOfDeath #BSoD # BlueScreen #BlueScreenError

[ProTechShow]

If you're a *CrowdStrike* customer watching this on or around 19th July 2024, there is a massive outage affecting customers globally. The following is reported to fix it:
1. Boot Windows into Safe Mode, the Windows Recovery Environment [or from a USB drive e.g. Linux]
2. Navigate to the directory
3. Locate the file matching and delete it
4. Boot the host normally

If you use BitLocker you will need to have the recovery key handy

[Andrew-hxlm]

I'm on the verge throwing my laptop out of the window!

[monsoon]

You know this guy cares when he's still responding to comments and such a whole YEAR later.

[videoplayback]

This is the best video tutorial I ever seen, rather than other people who have long intros, this one is one of the clearist, straight to the point video I ever seen, Thank you so much!

[JohnRussell]

Incredibly helpful! So clear and concise to understand. My girlfriend unfortunately did a recent windows update and it went haywire. Next thing you know, it goes into a boot loop and never goes to the advanced recovery options page and was unable to start in safe mode. Just kept getting the blue screen of death screen message. Was able to boot into the advanced recovery options by booting from a USB with the Windows 11 media creation tool from the link you provided and was able to restore it to the period before the problematic update. Worked like a charm! Thanks so much!

[baronvonderg]

This is the standard that ALL tech support videos and information should be at! HUGE thankyou to the effort you put into this <3

[stewartbruce]

Fantastic video, thank you for taking the time to put this information together.

[peptewn]

this was absolutally amazing! most tech videos just tell you to just start replacing parts or some bs like that but this was a HUGE help. Thank you so much!

[windzstorm]

Great video. Most of the time it’s YOUR issue. For me, I used a software converter earlier in the day, a simple file deletion in safe mode fixed it!

[icecreamjunkie]

This is an excellent video that every Windows user should watch, whether you’re experiencing blue screens or not. Unfortunately there is no single fix for a blue screen, which is why you have to learn to look deeper. What a great guide, thanks for this video!

[loousir]

I can't tell you how appreciative of you I am. I have a hard time following tutorials and often end up being super frustrated and give up. Easy for me to follow and told me exactly what I needed to do. Thank you 😭💖💖

[zerofoxtrot]

Very helpful. Made it to 4:42 of the video that sent me in the right direction needed. Ran a few test provided for my error code and was successful at identifying the potential issue. Will have to run my system for a bit to confirm, but the CMD SFC / Scannow Identified an issue and resolved it. Thanks for making quality content.

[SkySageX]

Great video, I've had blue screen problems for years always after updating my computer. This video helped a ton, keep up the good work!

[WesselvanReedevanOudtshoorn]

Brilliant and very user friendly tutorial!! Well done man!!

[andrewnicastro]

Upon looking at my Event Viewer (Which is something I didn't know about), there were hundreds of errors related to my bluetooth/wifi adaptor. I uninstalled the device and removed it from my PC and I am no longer getting BSOD. Thank you so much for the information, I was going at this issue for days. I was so stuck on it being related to a driver issue or tied to a windows update. You're a legend.

[DrNickBailey]

Now this guy is good. I'm still working on my BSOD error - but I love the fact that he mentions how annoying so many forums suggest the exact same pointless "fix".

[claudiod.]

Really excellent video, straight to the point without any fluff at all! Thank you sooo much. Yes, I definitely would like to see the complete process of transferring the data from a hard disk (pre-damage and eventually after damage as well if possible). Only one question: I would like to install Windows SDK. Which version of it shall I install on Windows 10 version 21H2? Could I install the Windows SDK for windows 11 or not? Thank you.

[zacharycroxen]

Thank you, Thank you! Been dealing with this all day and your video gave me the info to fix it. Thank you!

[hobsonbeeman]

This was a great guide on how to delve deeper into BSOD errors and I didn’t have to brush up on my Hindi or constantly replay trying to understand what they said which amps up an already frustrating situation. I’m working on a BSOD issue related to an event called Bugcheck, which could possibly be related to a physical memory issue or Win trying to write to freed memory. Still hot on trail, but this video has provided me with some debug tools to look at it closer…many thanks!

[abdulazizsanyang]

You're a lifesaver. Tried a host of things these past few days but all it did was increase my frustration till I meet you