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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  • Outdated, corrupted, or incompatible drivers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.