Description: Here is a how to guide on what to do with a blue screen error on a Windows computer. A blue screen error is a critical failure on a Windows computer. They will appear suddenly, provide a little information, and restart the computer. And they can be quite scary for people.

Here are some brief tips for what to do when a blue screen shows up:

1. Write down any Stop error codes that it shows. There are only a few seconds for this before the computer restarts. These will typically come in the format 0x… (e.g. 0x00000050)
   
2. On a computer (likely another) do a search for that error code.
   
3. Follow any instructions found in the search. Typically these fall into a few categories:
• Reinstall Device Drivers - For how to do this, click here.
• There is a virus - For how to start a virus removal, click here.
• There is a hardware problem - If the malfunctioning hardware is known, replace it or please take it into your nearest Micro Center for service.
• There is a corruption in the Operating System - This requires either running a repair on the operating system or reinstalling it completely.
  To run a System File Check follow this guide.
• To reinstall the Operating System follow: this guide.