Windows is getting rid of the Blue Screen of Death after 40 years

The Verge·Jun 26

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Windows is reportedly replacing the Blue Screen of Death, a feature that has been part of the operating system for 40 years. The replacement is described as a black screen, referred to as an "unexpected restart screen" in Windows 11. However, it appears that the term "Blue Screen of Death" may still be used, even if the traditional blue screen is being phased out.

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