The infamous "dead green screen" has appeared since Windows 1.0 was released in 1985. Named after the bright blue color, this is a screen with a serious error that appears on a computer using the Microsoft Windows operating system that has a system error and suddenly reboots.
On-screen text is changed, but sometimes the page with the areca face is made up of two dots and a single lettering on the left. :(
Microsoft said that the new deadly black screen, called the "simplified user interface when suddenly restarted", will appear as a replacement later this summer on all Windows 11 devices running version 24H2.
According to Microsoft, a black screen will display an faulty stop code and system controller, allowing the IT manager to identify the incident that caused the incident faster, rather than having to use troubleshooting software.
This is not only aesthetic change, but also a part of Microsoft's Windows recovery initiative, designed to increase recovery capabilities and security in Windows systems.
In its blog post, Microsoft said the new black screen is part of "simplifying the surprise restart experience" and supporting "quick recovery". The goal is to reduce recovery time to 2 seconds after the PC (perspective computer) crashes.
Microsoft's use of black screen instead of blue screen errors was implemented after the CrowdStrike incident in 2024. At that time, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike released an error software update, causing millions of Windows computers to crash.
The incident disrupted services to airlines, retail stores and emergency response systems, causing estimated losses of billions of dollars.
For more than 40 years, deadly blue displays have penetrated popular culture, with many meme, a subreddit dedicated to it, and T-shirts and other items using this image.
According to experts, Microsoft's switch to blue to black screens brings a little nostalgia. Microsoft emphasizes that the black screen is a sign of brighter days ahead.
