To recover from a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your Windows 11 computer, you can follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Boot into Safe Mode: This mode loads only the essential drivers and can help you troubleshoot the issue.
- Go to Control Panel > Settings > Update and Security > Recovery > Advanced startup.
- Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- After your PC restarts, select option 4, 5, or 6 to boot into Safe Mode.
- Remove Recently Installed Software: Since you mentioned that the issue started after downloading the BOOM audio app, try uninstalling it. You can do this in Safe Mode if necessary.
- Run System File Checker: This tool can help repair missing or corrupted system files.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
SFC /scannow.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
- Check for Hardware Issues: Ensure that all hardware components are properly connected and seated. You can also run hardware diagnostics provided by your manufacturer.
- Update Drivers: Make sure all your device drivers are up to date. You can check for updates in Device Manager.
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostics: This tool can help identify memory-related issues. Search for Memory in the Control Panel and select Diagnose your computer's memory problems.
- Reinstall Windows 11: If none of the above steps work, you may need to reinstall Windows 11. You can create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation media to perform the reinstallation.
- Use Quick Machine Recovery: If your device is running Windows 11 version 24H2, you can use the Quick Machine Recovery feature to automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from boot failures.
If you continue to experience issues, consider seeking professional assistance or contacting Microsoft support for further help.
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