An Easy Approach In How To Fix Blue Screen Of Death Errors

Mar.13, 2010 in Computers

Unfortunately, there isn’t a single method in how to fix blue screen of death crashes. Usually the fault lies with an application incompatibility such as an invalid device driver, but unless you know the exact cause, it’s often a shot in the dark. For most PC users who experience this problem, locating the actual problem is the hard part.

First off, the stop error code that appears on the blue screen, may not give you sufficient time to write the actual error message down, before it automatically reboots. Unless you’ve got a photographic memory or lightning quick handwriting then you’re going to have to write it down bit by bit. You can however prevent your computer from rebooting automatically. If you go into; My Computer, select Properties, then Advanced System Settings, you can edit the settings for ‘Startup and Recovery’ in the ‘System Properties’ advanced menu.

Once you do this you’ll be able to write down the error message and manually restart your PC. The error code that you written down may not like much, but it should put you on the right path to fixing your PC. Although it would be really helpful, BSOD messages don’t often reveal the actual solution. Furthermore, one error code could be caused by various issues.

For instance, faulty RAM or badly installed hardware could cause a Win32k Sys Blue Screen. Likewise, an atapi sys blue screen could be triggered by a malware infection of the file or conflicting virtual drive program installation. Seeing that error codes don’t always provide specifics, it might take time to find a fix.

The list of different blue screen fixes is extensive, so trying to figure out a solution yourself intimidating without the help of a professional. It’s not cheap to have a computer specialist to analyze and fix your computer, but it’s a possible option. But armed with your error code you may just find help online, perhaps from someone who’s had the same error message and found a solution.

A majority of BSODs are actually fixable without the need of a PC technician. Before you do anything drastic, like taking your computer apart or reinstalling Windows, try some simple fixes. A number of free diagnostics tools are available that will scan the hard disk for problems. Furthermore ensure that hardware and peripherals are secured in place.

Drivers and registry entries may come under attack from viruses and malware. Run antivirus software to check for a possible virus or rootkit. If the BSOD started occurring after an update, roll back the update and see if this helps. Updates such as service packs can sometimes reveal existing infections in the OS. Other reasons might be due to bad installation or removal of applications.

A messy and congested registry is often the source of your computers imminent demise. You might experience programs freezing, puzzling error messages among other issues. Defragging your drive once a week, as well as deleting temporary files can help speed up your PC. Regular maintenance of your computer using a registry cleaner is also recommended. Try these simple tips and you might just be lucky enough to fix the BSOD.