Microsoft is retiring the iconic "blue screen of death" from Windows 11, replacing it with a black screen for unexpected restarts. The change, rolling out this summer for devices with 24H2 software, aims to streamline the experience and reduce reboot times to around two seconds. The blue screen, a staple since the early 1990s, became synonymous with Windows crashes. This update offers a simpler, faster recovery process.

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