Fix Blue Screen of Death Error on PC and Restore All Lost Files

To fix the Blue Screen of Death error on a PC, there are nine methods to consider. However, before attempting any of these, it's essential to perform data recovery to ensure your important files and data are safe. Once that's done, you can proceed with the troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue and prevent the blue screen from occurring again in the future.

What Are the Main Causes of Blue Screen of Death

The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, is a fatal error screen that appears on a Windows computer after a system crash, often due to a driver problem or hardware failure, causing the system to stop responding and making data inaccessible.

• Software incompatibilities
• Incompatible versions of DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) can cause problems with low-level software running in the Windows kernel, leading to crashes and errors. This can happen when different applications or system components rely on different versions of the same DLL, causing conflicts and instability.
• A virus attack or malware infection can damage the Master Boot Record (MBR) or system files, leading to a range of issues including but not limited to, system crashes, boot failures, and data loss.
• Boot BCD error
• Low disk space in C drive
• Power supply issues

The blue screen of death, also known as a crash or BSOD, is a result of a computer problem, not a cause of damage to the computer itself. The error occurs due to a software or hardware issue, and the blue screen is merely a notification of the problem. The computer's operating system or hardware may be damaged or malfunctioning, but the blue screen itself does not cause any physical harm to the device.

Does Blue Screen of Death Delete Files

Many users are concerned that blue screen errors may delete files, but in reality, the error itself doesn't delete files. However, when the error occurs, you can't access your data, and if it's related to system or hardware issues, you may risk losing data. To address this, it's essential to find a way to restore your computer data before attempting to fix the blue screen problem.

Can You Recover Files from Blue Screen of Death

You can recover data from the blue screen of death with the help of professional data recovery software, such as Qiling Data Recovery, which enables you to recover files from various devices, including HDD, SSD, USB flash drive, external hard drive, SD card, and others, even in complicated scenarios like system crash, virus attack, hard drive corruption, formatting, partition loss, and RAW partition.

How to Recover Files after Blue Screen of Death

To recover data after a BSOD error, you can use proficient data recovery software that provides two effective methods. Firstly, you can use the software's built-in recovery tools to scan your system for recoverable data, and then select the files you want to recover.

Method 1. Perform Blue Screen Recovery with Deep Data Recovery

Before making a PC data recovery, remove the hard drive from the original computer with the blue screen of death and connect it to a new computer running normally. Install Deep Data Recovery on the new computer and use it to recover data from the hard drive.

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Step 1. Select file types and click "Next" to continue.

Step 2. Select the drive where you lose your data and click "Scan" to start the recovery process.

Step 3. When the scan is complete, you can use the "Filter" or "Search" feature to find the lost files. This allows you to narrow down the search results and locate the specific files you're looking for.

Step 4. Select all the files you want to recover and click "Recover". Then, save them to a secure location.

Method 2. BSOD Recovery via Deep Data Recovery with Bootable Media

If you can't or don't want to remove the hard drive, you can still recover data from your computer by using Deep Data Recovery Pro with Bootable Media.

NOTE: If a BSOD is caused by hardware damage, you won't be able to recover data with bootable media since it can't start your computer. To recover data, you'll need to remove your hard drive and use Method 1 to troubleshoot.

Step 1. Create a bootable disk

To create a bootable USB, prepare an empty USB drive, transferring any important data to another device. Then, use Deep Data Recovery WinPE Edition to create the bootable disk. This process will erase any existing data on the USB.

Connect a USB drive to your PC, then launch Deep Data Recovery WinPE Edition. Select the USB drive and click "Create" to create a bootable disk.

Step 2. Boot from the bootable USB

Connect a bootable disk to the non-booting PC, then change the boot sequence in the BIOS settings by pressing F2 at startup to access the BIOS menu. This often resolves the issue when the computer is restarted.

To boot the PC from a device other than the hard drive, press F10 to save and exit the BIOS settings. This allows you to select the boot device from the "Removable Devices" or "CD-ROM Drive" options, which can be a bootable USB disk or CD/DVD.

Step 3. Recover data from a hard drive that won't boot

When you boot from a USB, you can run Deep Data Recovery from the WinPE bootable disk, allowing you to select the drive you want to scan to find all your lost files.

Click "Scan" to start the scanning process.

Recover data from the computer or laptop by scanning, previewing, selecting, and recovering targeted files, and saving them to another place to avoid data overwriting.

Conclusion: When experiencing a blue screen issue and unable to access your files, don't panic. Qiling Data Recovery Wizard can help restore data at a high recovery rate, and its bootable disk can also be used for data recovery. Additionally, Qiling Data Recovery Wizard is a free JPEG repair tool that supports repairing corrupted JPEG/JPG files.

How to Fix Blue Screen of Death Error

After recovering data from the blue screen, it's time to fix the error. Rebooting your computer is a good first attempt. If that fails, follow the steps on the page to troubleshoot BSOD caused by MBR/system file error, BCD error, or driver issues with hardware.

If the problem remains unsolved when all three approaches have been tried, go on using the following solutions to fix the BSOD error. These solutions include [insert solution 1], [insert solution 2], and [insert solution 3].

1. Use System Restore to undo changes

The BSOD error may occur after installing a new program or hardware, updating a driver, or installing a Windows update. To resolve this, you can undo the recent change by using System Restore to revert the system software to a previous state or rolling back the device driver to a version before the update.

2. Ensure enough space on the C drive

Ensure there's enough free space on the Windows installation drive, aiming for at least 15% of the drive's capacity to be free, to prevent issues like the Blue Screen of Death and data corruption.

3. Use Windows 10 Repair Services

A secure way to repair Windows 10 without data loss is by using manual Windows repair services. Qiling's professional technical team can assist with system startup errors, including system failure, blue screen, black screen, and other issues.

4. Scan for virus or malware

The virus and malware can infect the master boot record and Windows kernel, causing system instability, so it's recommended to start your PC in safe mode and run antivirus software for a full system scan.

5. Install the latest drivers for hardware

An incorrectly installed or outdated driver can cause a system crash, leading to a BSOD. To fix this issue, download and install the latest drivers for your computer's hardware from the manufacturer's website. This may resolve the problem.

6. Apply available Windows service packs and updates

Microsoft releases patches and service packs for their operating systems to fix BSOD errors, which may appear as a blue screen with an error message and a system crash. These patches and service packs can be downloaded from the Microsoft website and installed on the affected computer.

7. Check the system and application logs

To troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), check the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for errors or warnings that might provide clues on the cause of the issue, allowing for a more targeted fix.

8. Return BIOS to default settings

Overclocking or misconfiguring the BIOS can lead to a range of random problems, including Blue Screen of Deaths (BSODs), which can be frustrating and disrupt system performance.

• Delete all files in the "C:\Windows\Software Distribution\Download" folder and the "$Windows.~BT" folder on the "C:" drive.
• After deleting the unnecessary files, reboot your computer. Press the F12 or Delete key while booting up to access the BIOS. From there, enable UEFI Boot.
• Disable all overclocking options for your processor, if you have set them higher than their default values.

9. Reinstall Windows

If none of the above methods work, you can try resetting Windows or performing a clean install, making sure to back up all important data to an external hard drive beforehand.

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