BSOD

Abbreviated as BSOD or BSoD, the blue screen of death is the popularized name for what is technically called a STOP message or STOP error. It's the blue, full screen error that often displays after a serious system crash.

The text on the blue screen of death lists the files involved in the crash including any drivers that may have been at fault and a short, usually cryptic, description of what to do about the problem.

Most importantly, the BSOD includes a STOP code that can be used to troubleshoot this specific STOP error.

Important: By default, most Windows installations are programmed to automatically restart after a BSOD which makes reading the STOP error code impossible. Before you can do any troubleshooting you'll need to to prevent this automatic restart:

Windows XP is programmed by default to restart immediately after a major error, like one that causes a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This reboot happens too fast to record the error message for use in troubleshooting.

Follow these easy steps to disable the automatic restart feature for system failures in Windows XP.

Here's How:

1. Navigate to the Control Panel in Windows XP by left-clicking on Start, followed by Settings and then choosing Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel window, open System.

Note: In Microsoft Windows XP, depending on how your operating system is setup, you may not see the System icon. To correct this, click on the link on the left-hand side of the Control Panel window that says Switch to Classic View.

3. In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.

4. Locate the Startup and Recovery area and click on the Settings button.

5. In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next to Automatically restart.

6. Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.

7. Click OK in the System Properties window.

8. From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, the PC will not automatically reboot. Rebooting manually will be necessary.

For Windows Vista follow this procedure

Here's How:

1. Click on Start and then Control Panel.

Tip: In a hurry? Type system in the search box after clicking Start. Choose System from the list of results and then skip to Step 4.

2. Click on the System and Maintenance link.

Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the System icon and proceed to Step 4.

3. Click on the System link.

4. In the task pane on the left, click the Advanced system settings link.

5. Locate the Startup and Recovery area and click on the Settings button.

6. In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next to Automatically restart.

7. Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.

8. Click OK in the System Properties window.

9. You can now close the System window.

10. From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, the PC will not automatically reboot. Rebooting manually will be necessary.

NOW WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF VIEWING THIS ?

Carefully note the code after STOP …..it will be sum thing like this “0X000008E” this part is very important. note this part down ..Google the error code and you will cum to know exactly which driver or file was malfunctioning

DID YOU KNOW ?

The Blue screen Of Death was first seen while Bill Gates was giving the demo on Windows 98 during its official launch in Los Angeles.Windows 98 crashed in front of a live audience comprising more than 500 journalists ,IT prefesssionals and the entire Microsoft core Team.