In Windows 11, the BSOD will soon become the Black Screen of Death. Instead of the old blue background, sad face icon, and QR code, the new screen will be black and simpler in design.

By the time Windows 95 launched, the BSOD had hit pop culture status, even making a surprise appearance during Bill Gates’ live demo. Over the years, the screen became a meme, a punchline, and a ...

No, Windows didn't kill the Blue Screen of Death, it just got a makeover - what's changed The BSOD has gone dark and ditched the frowny face, for starters. Here's what else is new.