Microsoft is officially killing the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) — sort of. The error screen isn’t going away, but it’s losing the blue. The next time your system crashes, you’ll be greeted by a Black Screen of Death.

Rolling out with Windows 11 24H2, this new crash screen ditches the familiar blue background, the frowny face, and even the QR code. Instead, it’s a dark, streamlined interface designed to fit Windows 11’s overall aesthetic.

🔧 What Changed?

• The screen is now black instead of blue.
• Cleaner layout with just the error code and the name of the driver or file that caused the crash.
• No more QR code, no more cartoon frown.

Microsoft says this update isn’t just cosmetic. It improves readability and aligns with the faster crash dump process introduced in 24H2, cutting reboot downtime to about two seconds for most users.

🚑 Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)

• If your PC crashes or fails to boot, QMR kicks in.
• It sends diagnostics to Microsoft via WinRE and receives a targeted fix over Windows Update.
• For businesses, IT admins can send fixes directly to affected PCs — no physical access needed.

🚀 When?

The new Black Screen of Death and QMR both roll out to everyone starting with Windows 11 24H2 later this summer.