
What Causes Blue Screen Errors?
Blue screen errors can be triggered by a variety of hardware and software problems, including:
Faulty or failing hardware (RAM, hard drive, motherboard, power supply)
Overheating components
Outdated, corrupted, or incompatible drivers
Recent hardware or software changes
Operating system file corruption or registry errors
Malware or virus infections
Software conflicts or poorly written applications
Disk errors or insufficient free disk space
Overclocking or unstable system settings
Common Signs and Error Codes
When a BSOD occurs, you’ll typically see a blue or black screen with a message such as “Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer” and a STOP code (e.g., PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA). The error code and any referenced files can help identify the root cause.