How to Fix Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10
In case you are getting Blue Screen of Death error message often and you can access desktop, then the issue can occur due to old driver or some important updates missing on your PC.
Again the reason for this issue can also be an app installed recently or latest Windows 10 update.
Install updates & drivers
To fix this issue ensure that the device you are using is updated for all latest updates for drives and Windows 10.
Update your Windows 10
Windows actually installs and downloads the updates on its own but there are certain updates that may not be present on your PC. In order to install those missing updates in Windows 10, these steps will help
Open – Settings.
Click – Update & Security.
Click – Windows Update.
Click the button- Check for updates
Updating drivers
If you are receiving getting stop error due to an outdated driver, you can easily install latest update with easy steps shown below-
Open – Start.
Look for –Device Manager and then click the first result to open it
Open the category which is having the issue.
Right-click on the device and then select the option- Update driver
Click the option- Search automatically for updated driver software
In case there is a latest version for the driver available it will be automatically downloaded and installed..
It is bit time consuming when it comes to new drivers to be available via Windows Update.
In case the steps do not help you get rid of the error – blue screen then the next attempt can be to check the device manufacturer’s site and download & install the latest (or beta) version of your device driver.
Uninstall drives, system updates and apps
BSoD can occur even when manufacturers/Microsoft launch some buggy updates for Windows 10/drivers.
Delete Windows 10 updates
In case your machine gets a buggy update, and you are getting access to your desktop then these steps will help you delete the update-
Open – Settings.
Click – Update & Security.
Click the option – View update history
Click the option – Uninstall updates
Select most recent update.
Click the button – Uninstall
Once you finish with the steps given above the update causing the issue will be deleted from your system resolving the BSOD error.
Remove your device drivers
In case the error occur post installation of a device driver, then follow the steps to delete it-
Open –Start.
Look for – Device Manager and then click the first result to expand it
Expand the problematic category
Right-click your device and then select the option- Uninstall device
Click the button – OK
Once you complete the steps, the error will not exist.