What many people don’t know about Windows BSOD crashes is that almost all of them are caused by third-party drivers. In fact, given the millions of Windows-compatible devices out there, it’s a miracle of modern (computer) science that the Redmond OS runs at all!
No other operating system can match Windows for the number of devices supported, but it definitely comes with a trade-off. If you have fallen prey to a poorly-written driver, don’t despair! All you need to do is whip out your trusty copy of WinDbg, and within a few minutes that wimpy driver will cower before your superior kernel ninja skills!
Learn how to debug Windows BSOD crashes. Also, here is a more general tutorial on WinDbg.
Now, once you’ve found the culprit, you have three options. Choose wisely:
- Get the latest driver from Windows Update or the device manufacturer’s website.
- Replace the rogue device with something from a company who actually tests their hardware before shipping it.
- Buy a Mac. They never crash, right?
