How To Fix Blue Screen Of Death Fatal Errors - By: NathanT

You'd think that being a common problem there'd be complete guide out there on how to fix blue screen of death error messages, but there isn't. The cause of the problem may be very simple, such as a corrupt driver, but unless the cause is known, fixing your PC won't be an easy ride. Often tracking down the source of the blue screen problem is the most challenging.

Writing down the BSOD stop message is a challenging task in itself, since you have a limited amount of time before Windows reboots on its own accord. Unless you've got a photographic memory or lightning quick handwriting then you're going to have to write it down bit by bit. You can however prevent your computer from rebooting automatically. This is done by locating the 'Startup and Recovery' menu in My Computer, and un-checking the function for automatic restart.

When you've changed the settings, you will have time to take down the full stop code without interruptions. What you should have is an error message with underscores and a mysterious looking hexadecimal stop code, that is supposed to tell you what the problem is. As nice as it would be, blue screen error codes don't actually give you the precise fix. What's more, each stop message might represent a number of different problems.

A win32k sys blue screen for example, might be caused by a faulty hard drive or conflicting device driver. Likewise, an atapi sys blue screen could be triggered by a malware infection of the file or conflicting virtual drive program installation. Because of multiple potential causes for each error, it may take several tries before you finally find a solution.

The list of different blue screen fixes is extensive, so trying to figure out a solution yourself intimidating without the help of a professional. It's not cheap to have a computer specialist to analyze and fix your computer, but it's a possible option. Chances are that you will be able to find out more about the stop error message that you have online and even a possible answer.

In most instances, blue screen crashes can be fixed without taking it to a PC repair shop. Don't attempt to take your computer apart or edit System files unless you know what you're doing and have at least done the basics. You can scan your computer for errors using a diagnostics program. Furthermore ensure that hardware and peripherals are secured in place.

The registry and system files are prone to attacks and invalid entries. Run antivirus software to check for a possible virus or rootkit. If the BSOD started occurring after an update, roll back the update and see if this helps. Updates such as service packs can sometimes reveal existing infections in the OS. Reinstalling or removing programs badly are other possible reasons for blue screen codes.

A messy and congested registry is often the source of your computers imminent demise. You might experience programs freezing, puzzling error messages among other issues. Removing unwanted and temporary files as well as defragging your PC regularly will help to avoid problems. In addition, clean out unnecessary registry entries with a registry cleaner. Try these simple tips and you might just be lucky enough to fix the BSOD.

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