Quite a few users have encountered a phenomenon like the blue screen of death. What to do (Windows 7 is most often prone to such trouble) in this situation, not everyone knows. And because the view of the blue screen is terrifying. Nevertheless, sometimes error codes help correct the situation. They indicate a problem. And already proceeding from it, it is necessary to make certain decisions regarding the treatment of a computer. Today we will learn to deal with some of the causes of the appearance of the blue screen, and also find out what should be done to eliminate this trouble once and for all. Some tips from professional system administrators often help even an average user to get rid of problems. Let us as soon as possible begin to study our current problem.
What
But let's start by sorting out what we will be dealing with. Only after that it will be possible to think how to remove the blue screen of death. To be honest, this issue requires special attention.
So, what kind of phenomenon will we learn today? The blue screen of death is a kind of system error. And it appears when the operating system boots up or directly during operation. In this case, you have a blue screen for a while. Hence such a strange name. On it are written the codes of the blue screen of death. More precisely, the codification of errors. Based on them, you can figure out what is the cause of the problem. And even sometimes eliminate it.
But, as practice shows, the blue screen of death (error code 0x00000116 or some other) is the first sign that your computer is going into oblivion. So, you have to quickly treat it. We can say that our phenomenon is a demonstration of the fact that the operating system and hardware devices refuse to work. Therefore, you should know how to behave in a particular situation. Let's try to find out what can be done.
Screen problem
We'll start by exploring some common blue screen of death error codes. After all, they will help not to be scared when it appears, but to quickly switch to decisive action. For example, quite often a blue screen of death occurs, error code 0x00000116. You should not be afraid of this phenomenon.
The thing is that this codification indicates that when loading the operating system an attempt was made to reset and restart the display driver. And since we got an error, the action did not work out. There are many ways to solve this problem. But there are some tips that will help to save your data.
First, try to reinstall the drivers on computers. And that’s all. And start with those related to the monitor and video card. Also, upgrade your codecs. It helps a lot.
It would also be nice to disable antivirus programs when errors occur. Sometimes they cause a blue screen of death. What to do? Windows 7, as you know, is most affected by this phenomenon. This means that you will have to be very careful with the antiviruses in it.
Boot system
It makes no sense to list all the codes of the blue screens of death. Windows 7 will issue them to you if errors occur. And then, already based on the data obtained, it will be possible to use a special directory of computer errors. This lists all the codes that belong to the blue screen. But still, we will deal with another option.
Quite often, such a blue screen of death appears: 0x0000007b. This error always occurs directly when the computer boots. If the previous option is able to appear while working with programs, applications, games, then this one always doesn’t let Windows into it.
Code 0x0000007b indicates that during boot of the computer access to the system partition of the hard drive was lost. The reasons can be different - from a banal virus to major damage to iron. But this problem always needs to be fixed.
Reinstalling Windows with full formatting and redoing the hard disk partitions helps here. But sometimes the problem does not disappear even after such a radical step.
In this case, download the latest system configuration. To do this, when booting the computer, press F8, then select "last successful configuration." The computer will boot up. You can enjoy the result.
Check the compatibility of the hard drive and other hardware. If not, replace components. After that, the problem will disappear. Often the code 0x0000007b appears after connecting a new or additional hard drive.
Rollback
Now it’s worth to learn the general provisions on how to remove the blue screen of death. Sometimes all the tips are quite effective, regardless of the error that occurred. And the first option that you can only advise is to roll back the system. Reception is relevant when the system boots up initially.
In order to roll back, you need to go to "Start", "All Programs". Next, find there the section "Standard", from there go to "Service". Select "System Restore." You will see a window with a greeting and a warning about the irreversibility of the process. Agree and select the rollback point in the next menu that opens - at that moment when the computer did not bother the blue screen of death. Click "Next" and wait a while.
During the whole process, the computer itself will reboot about 2-3 times. This is normal. After the rollback, some settings should be reset. But all programs and personal data will remain in perfect order. Quite often, this technique helps to permanently fix the problem.
Package Check
If you suddenly have a blue screen of death, what to do (Windows 7 or any other operating system) - you don’t know, then it's time to check the configuration of your computer. Sometimes even an old train can bring a lot of inconvenience. Particular attention should be paid to components in cases where you recently changed something in the computer.
As already mentioned, often problems with the blue screen of death arise due to a hardware conflict. This may even apply to a flash drive. So be careful. If you suspect a hardware conflict in the computer and in the absence of the necessary knowledge of compatibility, it would be better to take your device to a specialized computer assistance service. They will help you quickly fix the problem.
In general, carefully study the compatibility of all components on the computer. This will help you avoid many problems. Including he will not allow to see the blue screen of death. Why else does it arise? And how to deal with it?
Overheat
For example, sometimes this phenomenon is observed when the computer or processor overheats. In the case of stationary options, everything is fixed quickly and easily - either an additional cooler is installed, or “iron” is cleaned (it is better to start from this point), or the side panel is completely removed from the case for more air penetration.
But the blue screen of death on a laptop due to overheating is already a serious problem. Firstly, the device will have to be taken to a computer service for cleaning. Secondly, it may be necessary to additionally install a cooler (and this service is not so cheap). Thirdly, impose less load on the computer during operation. This will help to avoid overheating and its consequences.
Applications
Do you for some reason have a blue screen of death? What to do? Windows 7 is an unrivaled leader in this regard. And also it was in this operating system that application conflicts and their incompatibility with each other began to arise. This may be due to the appearance of the screen of death.
What to do in this case? First, remember after installing which program the problems started. After that, set the compatibility settings. Sometimes this technique helps. But you should not rely heavily on him.
If the compatibility mode does not help, then uninstall the installed application. Do not want to deal with the problem for a long time? In this case, if you have nothing to lose, then just reinstall the full operating system. In this situation, this is often the best solution.
Update
Some users complain of a blue screen of death after updating the operating system using the built-in center. If you notice that all the troubles began after that, you will have to roll back the system, as well as turn off the automation of the process.
Go to Windows Update. There, go to the settings. Select the option that is marked as "not recommended." That is, do not automatically check, download and install updates. Never. This will help to avoid many problems in the future. And not necessarily they will be associated with the blue screen of death.
Drivers
Another problem that can only arise and cause our today's phenomenon is nothing other than hardware drivers. Sometimes it is they who give rise to the blue screen of death. What to do? Windows 7 offers a fairly quick, simple, and secure solution. This is nothing more than reinstalling all existing drivers and updating them in a timely manner.
So that the process does not bring inconvenience, it is best to use the official websites of manufacturers to download applications. They will not infect the computer. And there is always only quality content. After updating and installing all the drivers, it is better to restart the computer. That's all. Now you will notice how the problem with the blue screen of death disappears. But this does not always happen. After all, there are other reasons for the occurrence of this phenomenon.
Antivirus
Occasionally, there are situations in which, for no apparent reason, a blue screen of death appears. What to do? Windows 7 or any other operating system is not important. The main thing is that there is one small but - it is an antivirus. If you have one, then you should turn it off for a while. Or delete at all. And watch the computer. Indeed, sometimes it is this application that causes the blue screen of death.
Most often, the owners of Avast and Kaspersky suffer from this phenomenon. In extreme cases, replace the antivirus. Did it help? You can be happy. Not? Then completely remove the antivirus, and then take the computer for repair. Tell us about the problem - professionals will definitely help you there.
Viruses
And of course, the blue screen of death may appear due to viruses on the computer. Some infection is directed precisely at this. After all, with this phenomenon, the entire operating system is destroyed. Is there a suspicion of infection? Then take and treat your computer.
Scan it with antivirus, antispyware and other healing content. Disinfect all dangerous objects, and then delete what has not succumbed to the process. This is usually enough. Also clean your computer registry - this is important. Now look at the result. If all is useless, reinstalling the operating system will help. But first, you should try the rollback.