Windows 10: blue screen crash - causes & solutions

Windows 10: blue screen crash - this may be the reason

Hardware: The hardware in your PC may be defective, which is why this blue screen occurs. In most cases, memory, hard disk or graphics card cause such errors.
Outdated drivers: In many cases, outdated or faulty drivers cause such a crash.
BIOS settings: Incorrect settings in the BIOS, a defective registry or faulty files can also be the reasons for the blue screen.
In the following section we will tell you how to fix these errors.

Test RAM: To check whether the RAM is defective, enter "memory diagnosis" in the search field and then start the "Windows memory diagnosis". Click "Restart Now and Check for Problems (Recommended)" to start the test.
Check for updates: Important updates for your PC may also be missing. Therefore, go to "System Settings"> "Update and Security"> "Check for Updates" and install any updates found.
Recently installed hardware: If you have recently installed new hardware, you should install the appropriate driver. Right-click on the start menu and select "Device Manager". Search for the hardware here and right-click on the entry. Select "Update Driver Software" and follow the instructions.
Missing drivers: If entries are displayed in Device Manager with a yellow exclamation mark, the driver is also missing for these. Right click on it and select "Update Driver Software".
Unwanted programs: There may also be viruses or unwanted programs on your PC that lead to the blue screen. Therefore, carry out a complete scan of your PC with the antivirus program. It may also help if you change the setting from "AHCI" to "DIE" in the BIOS under "SATA Mode Selection".
Strikingly high CPU utilization: First open the Task Manager by pressing the key combination [CTRL] + [Shift] + [Esc]. Look for a process that uses a lot of CPU and uninstall the associated software.
If these tips are unsuccessful, you should reset the computer to factory settings.

If you were able to fix the error, we will show you in the next practical tip how you can make Windows 10 faster.