Windows’ iconic Blue Screen of Death gets a bold new look

In April 2025, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death would become the Black Screen of Death. At least the abbreviation (BSOD) still fits. Microsoft said this change would be introduced in summer 2025.

The new BSOD will start with a simplified user interface that’s intended to make troubleshooting easier. There will also be a new option for Windows 11 24H2 called “Quick Machine Recovery.” This is intended to help repair computers that can no longer boot up.

Microsoft will presumably deliver the new...