How to Never See a BSOD Again

[Jonathan_King]

After I read this article, I figured I'd write my own guide.

1. Replace all your hardware weekly. Buy new RAM, hard drive, video card, CPU, and motherboard, and optical drives. Bad hardware is one of the biggest causes of BSODs, so it is important to make sure it is in good working order.

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

3. If possible, remain disconnected from the internet. That way, your system has no chance of getting malware, which is another cause of BSODs.

4. If you must go online, be sure to use an anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials is the only one you should use, see #2. Use the built-in Windows Firewall, and stay away from everything else like the plague.

5. Do not connect any devices to the computer, other than monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. Use basic Microsoft peripherals, so that means no fancy gaming mice, etc that use third-party drivers. Thumb drives are okay, because they use generic drivers, but webcams are not.

6. Stay far away from registry cleaners, no matter how reputable they may seem.

7. Make sure your temperatures stay in control. Overheating system components will bring down a system.

 

[richc46]

Excellent, Jon. Worthy of saving in favorites.

 

[CarlTR6]

:roflmao::roflmao: That should work for a problem free system.

 

[severedsolo]

8. Dont buy a computer

 

[kucing13]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

 

[richc46]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

If they do Jon's system will work on them, too.

 

[zigzag3143]

After I read this article, I figured I'd write my own guide.

1. Replace all your hardware once a month. Buy new RAM, hard drive, video card, CPU, and motherboard, and optical drives. Bad hardware is one of the biggest causes of BSODs, so it is important to make sure it is in good working order.

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

3. If possible, remain disconnected from the internet. That way, your system has no chance of getting malware, which is another cause of BSODs.

4. If you must go online, be sure to use an anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials is the only one you should use, see #2. Use the built-in Windows Firewall, and stay away from everything else like the plague.

5. Do not connect any devices to the computer, other than monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. Use basic Microsoft peripherals, so that means no fancy gaming mice, etc that use third-party drivers. Thumb drives are okay, because they use generic drivers, but webcams are not.

6. Stay far away from registry cleaners, no matter how reputable they may seem.

7. Make sure your temperatures stay in control. Overheating system components will bring down a system.

Last but not least stay at least 10 feet away from your computer at all times. You will never transfer your wisdom to the computer

 

[Jonathan_King]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

Unix, which powers Linux and Mac, has its equivalent, the Kernel Dump. The reason it's not as common is that driver and application issues are ruled out, because Macs use only Apple drivers and the like.

 

[kucing13]

ok.thanks for clarifying john and Rich

 

[stormy13]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

Sad Mac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[profdlp]

8. Dont buy a computer

That's a little harsh.

I have a computer which has not BSOD'd on me since last summer. Of course, it's been sitting out in my garage since then...

 

[kucing13]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

Sad Mac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mac use sfunny way and image to warn their users about pc failure. LOL

 

[smarteyeball]

1. Replace all your hardware once a month. Buy new RAM, hard drive, video card, CPU, and motherboard, and optical drives. Bad hardware is one of the biggest causes of BSODs, so it is important to make sure it is in good working order.

It almost feels as if I do this now...

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

Ha, if only

3. If possible, remain disconnected from the internet. That way, your system has no chance of getting malware, which is another cause of BSODs.

Fair point. No chances of those BSOD causing Updates either

4. If you must go online, be sure to use an anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials is the only one you should use, see #2. Use the built-in Windows Firewall, and stay away from everything else like the plague.

How dare you insult my favourite <insert user choice A/V> :shock:

5. Do not connect any devices to the computer, other than monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. Use basic Microsoft peripherals, so that means no fancy gaming mice, etc that use third-party drivers. Thumb drives are okay, because they use generic drivers, but webcams are not.

By basic - that means PS/2 people. None of this fancy USB stuff.

6. Stay far away from registry cleaners, no matter how reputable they may seem.

Quite logical actually

7. Make sure your temperatures stay in control. Overheating system components will bring down a system.

So too will gravity.

 

[Jonathan_King]

1. Replace all your hardware once a month. Buy new RAM, hard drive, video card, CPU, and motherboard, and optical drives. Bad hardware is one of the biggest causes of BSODs, so it is important to make sure it is in good working order.

It almost feels as if I do this now...

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

Ha, if only



Fair point. No chances of those BSOD causing Updates either



How dare you insult my favourite <insert user choice A/V> :shock:



By basic - that means PS/2 people. None of this fancy USB stuff.

6. Stay far away from registry cleaners, no matter how reputable they may seem.

Quite logical actually

7. Make sure your temperatures stay in control. Overheating system components will bring down a system.

So too will gravity.

LOL Patrick!

 

[JMH]

After I read this article, I figured I'd write my own guide.

1. Replace all your hardware once a month. Buy new RAM, hard drive, video card, CPU, and motherboard, and optical drives. Bad hardware is one of the biggest causes of BSODs, so it is important to make sure it is in good working order.

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

3. If possible, remain disconnected from the internet. That way, your system has no chance of getting malware, which is another cause of BSODs.

4. If you must go online, be sure to use an anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials is the only one you should use, see #2. Use the built-in Windows Firewall, and stay away from everything else like the plague.

5. Do not connect any devices to the computer, other than monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. Use basic Microsoft peripherals, so that means no fancy gaming mice, etc that use third-party drivers. Thumb drives are okay, because they use generic drivers, but webcams are not.

6. Stay far away from registry cleaners, no matter how reputable they may seem.

7. Make sure your temperatures stay in control. Overheating system components will bring down a system.

Jonathan,
Perhaps hardware should be changed daily - like your underwear!
I hope your tongue in cheek comments are not taken seriously by the uninformed!
Never underestimate the stupidity of the masses.
There is a sucker born every minute

 

[A Guy]

Use a monchrome monitor, no blue screens ever again! A Guy

 

[Prisoner]

Use a monchrome monitor, no blue screens ever again! A Guy

I've gotta save that. That's just... genius. In more ways than one.


Anyway, I've had a Dell Dimension 4500 (one of the first computers in the XP era) that has not had a blue-screen in around 3 years now. I've only replaced the RAM. My system is flooded with third-party software for obvious reasons..

I'm probably due for one here soon. Better go find a monochrome monitor. XD

 

[gladson1976]

2. Do not install any third-party applications. Use only what comes with a retail copy of Windows, or is provided directly from Microsoft. Microsoft knows best how their OS works, and third-party developers may write code that causes BSODs.

I wouldn't agree with this. Even Microsoft doesn't know how their OS works.

Use a monchrome monitor, no blue screens ever again! A Guy

And get a GSOD

 

[MattRainier]

Does MAC and linux have BSOD too?

Mac has CWOD.

Color wheel of death.

I kid you not.

 

[Carl Lawrence]

I think you might need a lot of money.