Written by If you’re after a quick way on how to fix blue screen of death error codes, then you are probably disappointed with the information out there. The cause of the problem may be very simple, such as a corrupt driver, but unless the cause is known, fixing your PC won’t be an easy ride. The main problem faced is in actually finding what the cause is.
The blue screen message itself is notoriously difficult to write down in time before the system auto-restarts. It’s practically impossible to jot down the whole error message in time. The simple answer of course is to stop Windows from automatically restarting. This is done by locating the ‘Startup and Recovery’ menu in My Computer, and un-checking the function for automatic restart.
When you’ve changed the settings, you will have time to take down the full stop code without interruptions. Although what you’ve written down appears to be a bunch of random numbers and characters it should give you hints on the source of the problem. 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.
To illustrate the point a win32k sys blue screen could be thrown up because of an unstable BIOS or faulty hardware. Another example is the Atapi.sys Blue Screen which can be caused by CD Emulation software or malware that has infected the atapi.sys file in the System32 folder. Usually it can take a while to locate and fix the source of the error since codes aren’t always specific enough.
It can be a daunting task to fix the problem yourself, since there are tons of stop error codes, the number of fixes are equally if not more extensive. Finding a trained PC technician to take a look at your computer is a good idea, but it can cost an arm and a leg to get it fixed. You could also try finding a solution by entering the stop code into a search engine and see if it returns any results.
In most instances, blue screen crashes can be fixed without taking it to a PC repair shop. 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.
Registry keys and device drivers are sometimes incompatible or can become corrupt. Your computer should be regularly scanned for viruses and malware. Sometimes installing a new service pack or update can trigger the blue screen, so try uninstalling it. If it’s malware, your PC is likely to have been previously infected and the update is triggering it. 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. Random error messages start appearing and intermittent screen freezing might occur. Removing unwanted and temporary files as well as defragging your PC regularly will help to avoid problems. Furthemore, running a diagnostics and cleaning tool regularly can help remove or repair faulty files. Try these simple tips and you might just be lucky enough to fix the BSOD.
