The Blue Screen of Death — often shortened to BSOD — is Windows’ way of saying something went wrong at a system level, and it ...

Software conflicts, problematic Windows updates, malware, and BIOS issues can also trigger BSODs. Question: What causes the blue screen errors that freezes everything on my Windows computer?

RAM errors are a particularly common BSOD trigger. If your computer runs too hot — whether due to dust buildup, poor ventilation, or a failing fan — it may blue-screen as a protective measure.