How to Stop a Computer From Resetting After a Blue Screen

The blue screen of death does not necessarily result in the death of your computer.

Blue screen errors, also known as blue screen of death or BSOD errors, are errors that cause your computer screen to turn blue and then reset. These errors are associated with the Windows operating system and can be caused by several things, including a hardware failure. However, the overwhelming number of blue screen errors are caused by a device driver problem--and these problems usually can be fixed by simply updating the Windows drivers.

Instructions

1. Turn on your computer and press F8 repeatedly as the system boots.

2. Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" from the "Windows Advanced Options Menu,"

3. Click "Start" and then click on "All Programs."

4. Click on "Windows Update."

5. Click "Check for Updates," and then click "View Available Updates."

6. Click "Install" next to every driver that appears in the list.

7. Restart your computer. The problem should be fixed.

References

• PC Authorities: Blue Screen Errors
• Windows: Update a Driver for Hardware that isn't Working Properly
• Computer Hope: Getting into Windows Safe Mode