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Windows 11 to launch proactive memory scans
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Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:04

Windows 11 to launch proactive memory scans


Microsoft adds automatic RAM diagnostics to tackle BSOD headaches

Software king of the world Microsoft is rolling out a new feature called Proactive Memory Diagnostics that will automatically trigger a memory scan at reboot after a system crash, helping users pinpoint whether their blue screens or random restarts are caused by dodgy RAM.

Microsoft kills the blue screen of death
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I see a blue door and I want to paint it black

 Microsoft is changing its famous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to black in Windows 11.

Microsoft tries to make BSOD friendlier
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Tuesday, 12 April 2016 13:25

Microsoft tries to make BSOD friendlier


Lipstick on a pig


Software giant Microsoft is working to make Windows' infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) a little friendlier, adding a quick-response code (QR code) which can be scanned with a smartphone or tablet.