Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death NEW!MenuselectSearch quotes, news & videosMenuMicrosoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death Published Thu, Jun 26 20253:04 PM EDTUpdated Thu, Jun 26 20254:19 PM EDTKey PointsMicrosoft is scrapping its iconic blue screen of death, known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers.The company revealed a new black iteration in a blog post.The new black unexpected restart screen is slated to launch this summer on Windows 11 24H2 devices.In this articleFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTDigital boards are seen due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cybersecurity services to U.S. technology company Microsoft, on July on 19, 2024.Selçuk Acar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesIt's a bittersweet day for users. is scrapping its iconic "blue screen of death," known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows computers. The company revealed a new black iteration in a on Thursday, saying that it is "streamlining the unexpected restart experience."The new black unexpected restart screen is slated to launch this summer on Windows 11 24H2 devices, the company said. Microsoft touted the updates as an "easier" and "faster" way to recover from restarts.The software giant's blue screen of death dates , according to longtime Microsoft developer Raymond Chen.Read more CNBC tech newsMicrosoft also said it plans to update the user interface to match the Windows 11 design and cut downtime during restarts to two seconds for the majority of users."This change is part of a larger continued effort to reduce disruption in the event of an unexpected restart," Microsoft wrote.The iconic blue screen was seemingly everywhere in July 2024 after a faulty update from systems around the world.Digital boards are seen due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cybersecurity services to U.S. technology company Microsoft, on July on 19, 2024.Selcuk Acar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe blue screen of death errors on computer screens are viewed due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cybersecurity services to U.S. technology company Microsoft, on July 19, 2024.Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty ImagesAn error message on a screen at a Starbucks in Austin, Texas, on July 19, 2024.Jordan Vonderhaar | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBlue screen of death on display at the Amtrak South Station ticket area in Boston due to the CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024.David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesPassengers seen waiting after a major disruption in Microsoft Corp.'s cloud services caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at T3 IGI Airport in New Delhi, India, on July 19, 2024.Vipin Kumar | Hindustan Times | Getty ImagesPeople walk past a flight information screen in the second terminal at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on July 19, 2024.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesDon’t miss these insights from CNBC PRONews TipsGot a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.CNBC NewslettersSign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.Advertise With Us© 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. , Windows Blue screen of death axed after 40 years, but BSOD still remains — will be replaced by new black Windows 11 'unexpected restart screen', The blue screen that stressed computer users for more than three decades is giving way to a black one..