In the Windows operating system, Microsoft is going to a rooted design change on the blue error screen (BSOD), where users have been familiar with for many years. This new design, which is seen in Windows 11’s test versions, is now built on a black floor instead of blue. The company aims to make this simplified approach more compatible with Windows 11’s overall design language. This also stands out as a step that aims to recover faster after the error.
The most important detail in the new design is that the screen does not contain QR code or sad face symbols as before. Instead, there is a brief explanation that states that the system only encounters a problem and should be restarted. Which error or driver has a problem with the screen is also specified on the screen. However, this simplification can make access to information more limited for some technical users.
Test users experience Microsoft’s simplified BSOD screen
The new BSOD display can now be tried by users who are included in the Windows Insider program. Beta, giant and Canary channels in the preview structures in the pre -tracking structures this screen is shown temporarily in green. This color selection is made to ensure that test versions can be distinguished from the final versions. In the final version, Microsoft has not yet made a definite explanation as to whether the screen will remain black or whether it will be returned to the old blue design.
In 2021, Microsoft offered the BSOD screen in black in the first test versions of Windows 11, but then returned to blue. Now, this change is expected to become permanent with the 24H2 update of Windows 11. In addition, the company is expected to evaluate the feedback from users before making this new design permanent. The simplification of the error screen is seen as part of the effort to make the user experience more fluent.
According to Microsoft’s statement, this new design offers a more simple interface in case of “unexpected restarts”. However, it is also aimed to ensure that users return to productivity as soon as possible. The company argues that it does not prevent the problem of troubleshooting by keeping the technical information on the screen. However, the removal of elements that provide direct connection such as QR code may make the intervention process difficult.
The black background preference is also in harmony with the tendency of visual simplification that is generally adopted in Windows 11. This new BSOD design, which is similar to the black screens seen during the system updates, may be intended to collect different error screens under a uniform visual language. In addition, the visually closer of the screens that users encounter can also reduce possible confusion. However, this similarity may bring the risk of making it difficult to recognize some technical details.
Microsoft’s user -oriented design approach is not limited to the BSOD screen. Recently, the regulations on the Start Menu, Taskbar and System Settings are based on similar simplification principles. The company aims to experience users a more functional interface with less visual chaos. However, it should be noted that these changes may not have the same positive results for all user masses.
The new BSOD screen aims to make it easier to understand system errors by the user, but it can make it difficult for technical experts to analyze the error source. Particularly in the corporate environment, the failure of remote support teams through QR code may cause a waste of time. In any case, what level Microsoft will adopt this new design will become clearer with future feedback following the test process. It is also important how developers and system managers will take an attitude.