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Figure 16-24 shows a Windows Stop error, better known as the Blue Screen

of Death (BSoD). The BSoD only appears when something causes an error

from which Windows cannot recover. The BSoD is not limited to device

driver problems, but device drivers are one of the reasons you’ll see the

BSoD.

Figure 16-24 BSoD in Windows 10

Whenever faced with a scenario where you get a BSoD, read what it says.

Windows BSoDs tell you the name of the file that caused the problem and

usually suggest a recommended action. Once in a while these are helpful.

BSoD problems due to device drivers almost always take place

immediately after you’ve installed a new device and rebooted. Take out the

device and reboot. If Windows loads properly, head over to the

manufacturer’s Web site. A new device producing this type of problem is a

serious issue that should have been caught before the device was released. In

many cases, the manufacturer will have updated drivers available for

download or will recommend a replacement device.

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