BlueScreen (error): how to fix it?

The "blue screen of death," or as the BSOD experts call it, is the computer's protective reaction that suspends system work before potential malfunctions or damage. In certain situations, the BlueScreen (error) appears due to driver problems. In such cases, a simple restart of the computer helps. But often there are situations when it is impossible to solve the problem without additional actions and special programs. One such popular application is BlueScreen Viewer, which will be further discussed in the future.

It should be understood that the "blue screen" is not as scary as they say, but it is very unpleasant when it appears. To remove it, you need to have some knowledge in computer technology and, of course, know the reasons for its appearance.

The name of the event (s) is BlueScreen. Causes

The reasons for the appearance of such a problem on the computer are very different: from the virus and the difference in electricity to the removal of the operating system files and the incorrect installation of the software. Cope with this problem in most cases you can without leaving home. But for this it is necessary to at least approximately determine the reasons that led to the "blue screen". These reasons can be summarized as follows:

• Strong overheating of the motherboard or video card;
• Driver damage;
• Attempt to overclock the video card;
• Violation in memory;
• Lack of power in the power supply;
• Breakdown of the device itself.

Most of the causes of the "blue screen" lies in the video card of the computer. For example, such a common problem, like BlueScreen (code 1049), means the video card is malfunctioning.

Diagnose the problem

The most common reason for the appearance of the problem of the "blue screen" is the recent action to replace or install new components on the computer. And this means that either there are no drivers to the new components, or they are "crooked" installed.

Sometimes the BlueScreen event occurs because the internal parts of the computer are poorly connected in their places with the motherboard or with other nodes. In order to check all the details, you should open the system unit and inspect the cables, RAM and video card for proper connection. This check is harder to do on the laptop. The only thing you can do is open the back cover of the laptop and check the hard drive and RAM connections.

Due to the overheating of the video card and the CPU, system failures can often occur. To find out if the processor and video card are overheating, you can see the BIOS menu, which indicates the internal temperature of the computer, or use a special program that measures the temperature of internal components and nodes.

The next reason that the name of the event of the BlueScreen problem is displayed on the screen is a break in the RAM bar. The work of RAM can be tested by the program "Memtest", which within a few minutes will scan the memory and show whether the system crashes due to the RAM.

Also, the problem of BlueScreen may appear due to disruption in the operation of the hard disk. To check this option, you can use special programs to eliminate errors and malfunctions in the hard disk or the chkdsk system function, which can be found in the "Windows", in the "Tools" tab. When you run it, the computer will begin to check for errors.

And the last common option is checking the computer for viruses. To do this, popular antivirus programs such as "Avast", "Doctor Web", "Norton", "Kaspersky" and others.

If BlueScreen still appears (1049), the error is how to fix it?

It happens that the system failures leading to the "blue screen" effect are caused by more serious problems than the above-described reasons. Therefore, the means of correcting this mistake should be applied more radical.

If all of the above methods of system recovery did not help, and the "death screen" appears constantly on the monitor during the boot or during the operation of the computer, the most effective way to restore everything to working condition is to return the PC to the basic configurations and parameters, i.e., reinstall System. Programmers often joke that this is the only effective way of all system problems of the computer, including from BlueScreen (1049). Indeed, this method can solve almost all computer problems associated with system failures, violations or virus infections. However, this option has a serious drawback - it is the loss of all the stored information on the hard drive during the reinstallation of "Windows". Therefore, this is the most extreme way to restore your computer.

There is another way to eradicate BSOD, which can allow the user not to resort to radical methods, such as reinstalling the operating system, - special recovery programs.

Use of auxiliary programs

First of all, I would like to name such a program as BlueScreen Viewer, which deserves the first place among computer users, when you need to clean your PC or fix system errors. This program can be downloaded in Russian for free and installed on your device. It has a number of advantages and advantages in comparison with other similar programs:

• Scans the minidump files created during a system crash that led to the "blue screen";
• Provides detailed information in the tabulated table;
• Shows the date / time of the problem;
• Shows the error code;
• Displays the names of the minidump files on the monitor;
• Provides information about the modules and drivers that could cause the system to crash.

Advantages of the Viewer BlueScreen application

In addition, the program has the following advantages:

• It is free;
• Does not require that it be installed on a PC;
• In the file folder there is a crack;
• Easy and convenient to use.

Program operation principle

In the event of a system failure, the program looks for files and drivers that could cause a similar violation in the operation of the computer. If it is found, it creates a report in the form of a table with a description of the driver and its location.

Also, the program can find the real reason for the fall of the system and display a full description of this problem with the date of its occurrence.

In addition to the above program, BlueScreen (error) can be diagnosed and applications such as WhoCrashed and WhatIsHang. These are free programs that detect faulty drivers that lead to a malfunction of the operating system.

"Blue screen" of the computer - request for help

Many people refer to this problem as a "death" of the PC, whereas in fact, the "death screen" is a cry for help to the user. When a person hurts something, he can complain to his family or doctor about this pain, tell about the symptoms and so on. And what to do smart, but so far a silent device, when in its "body" there is a serious problem, called us BlueScreen (error)? All he can do is to show us on the monitor a "blue screen" on which white letters and symbols will be written "complaints" of the computer to the user with a brief description of the problem containing only a few figures.

These "complaints" are known as BlueScreen codes. The description of these codes can easily be found. Each code is specifically responsible for a particular error and the cause of the occurrence of a violation in the system. If you do not understand the language of the code description, it is better to contact some well-known forum of programmers where specialists can explain the system error and advise how to remove it.

If everyone has already tried, and the "blue screen" still appears, then even then you should contact the service center for the repair of personal computers and laptops.

Features and nuances of independent system recovery

Here are some suggestions for fixing BSOD:

• If you recently updated the video driver, you should try to "roll it off" or restore the system to an earlier date. To do this, in the system options of the computer you need to install the function of automatic fixing the recovery point when installing new software.
• BlueScreen (error) can appear due to attempts to overclock the processor, video card or operating memory - these processes must be stopped.
• If this problem occurs during games, you need to lower the screen resolution, and set the graphics to the minimum values.
• You must update the Direct file.

Advice of specialists

There are different methods for solving the problem with the "death screen". Professionals recommend using them in turn, not in a hurry to carry out radical measures, such as reinstalling the system, returning Windows to the basic parameters or sending the computer for repair in service centers.

Here is another option to restore the OS.

If the "blue screen" does not allow the system to boot, you should go to the safe mode of the PC. To do this, press F8 during the computer startup. After that, the download menu will appear on the black screen , in which you can select the desired mode. The difference between the safe mode and the rest of downloads is that it loads without using network drivers.

In this mode, you can check your computer for viruses, because they also often display the name of the event - BlueScreen. To do this, use antivirus software with an updated version of the database.

Also in safe mode, you can try to restore the system without reinstalling it. In this case, insert the disk from the "Windows", select the "Restore the system" function and click "OK". Thanks to this choice, old files of the system are erased, and new ones are installed without loss of personal information.

In the same mode, you can do a "rollback" of the drivers. Incorrectly installed drivers can affect the failure of the system.

Secrets of programmers

There is one more secret, revealing the reason for the appearance of BSOD, - lack of free space on the hard disk. Many people do not know about this, but if there is less than 15% of free space on the hard disk, then this too often causes this problem. We need to clean up the "hard drive" from old and unnecessary files with the help of special programs or the function of the system itself.

On some motherboards there is a special button located near the processor, which when pressed deletes all late installations and system updates. Therefore, as one of the options, you should open the computer block and see if there is this button. If there is, then it is worth using it, holding it for 15 seconds, which will return the system to its initial state.

Results

Do not immediately grab the head because of the appearance of the inscription BlueScreen (1049), an error. How to fix the problem of the "blue screen" at home, while having basic knowledge of computer use, is evident from the above information. And it's still too early to run to the nearest PC repair center, it is necessary to try to restore the "fallen" system yourself, which will save a lot of money and will give you confidence in your abilities and capabilities. And only if all the methods did not work, you can refer the computer for repair.