Microsoft Corporation MSFT announced to retire the iconic Blue Screen of Death after nearly 40 years. The tech giant is replacing it with a Black Screen of Death for Windows 11 users.

Microsoft says the new black screen of death, which it calls a "simplified UI for unexpected restarts," will appear in its place starting later this summer on all Windows 11, version 24H2 devices.

With Windows Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 in the beta channel, Microsoft is testing out a refreshed design for its infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) interface.

SHAPIRO: The change is slated for this summer on Windows 11, version 24H2. Microsoft says the change will make systems recover from crashes faster and it better fits the overall layout of their ...

The New Design In June, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death was being simplified for Windows 11. “What’s new,” reports Windows Latest, “is the official confirmation that BSOD ...

By Patrick Hearn Published March 31, 2025 Windows Central The infamous Blue Screen of Death — oft-shortened to BSOD — is changing, and many fans aren’t happy with its new look.

Microsoft is scrapping its iconic blue screen of death, known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers. The company revealed a new black iteration in a blog post.

And you won’t have to stare at the screen for long. As part of the Windows 11 24H2 release, the downtime of an unexpected restart will be about two seconds for most users, Microsoft promised.

Additional updates will be available later this year, the AP reported. The “blue screen of death” was first seen in the early 1990s, Microsoft developer Raymond Chen said, according to CNBC.

Microsoft Corporation MSFT announced to retire the iconic Blue Screen of Death after nearly 40 years. The tech giant is replacing it with a Black Screen of Death for Windows 11 users. What ...