<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Microsoft is retiring the iconic 'Blue Screen of Death' (BSOD) after over 40 years, replacing it with a newer, darker-colored version to make Windows more stable.</li><li>The new error screen will feature a dark background, reduced messaging, and a progress bar indicating the restart progress, aiming to simplify user experience during system errors.</li><li>The changes are part of Microsoft's larger effort to increase system stability and simplify user interactions with the operating system, set to be released in the summer of 2025 as part of the Windows 11 version 24H2 update.</li><li>This visual update signifies Microsoft's strategy to streamline error recovery, reduce panic, and improve user-friendliness, highlighting a shift towards a more user-centered approach to system crashes.</li></ul>

Microsoft Replaces Blue Screen of Death After 40 Years

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