Windows 8 and the Blue Screen of Death

Windows 8 has a lot of people buzzing. The new operating system from Microsoft, with its tile structure, is designed to be compatible with app style computing, such as you might find on a smart phone or tablet. It’s the latest in a long line of adjustments that Microsoft has traditionally made based on Apple innovations. Whether the new OS will be right for you is up for debate, but what everyone wants to know is, will there be a Windows 8 Blue Screen of Death?

The Windows 8 Blue Screen of Death

The answer seems to be yes, but Microsoft hopes you won’t see it too often. Although there is speculation in the computer world that the BSoD may eventually be phased out, this doesn’t seem to be the time for it. Remember, the Blue Screen of Death serves a purpose. It’s not what causes your computer to crash, it’s what tells you that your computer has crashed and why. In a perfect world, Windows 8 will never fail you and will auto correct any problems your computer might have, but sadly, we do not live in a perfect world yet. Until we do, or until Microsoft thinks of a better way to let you know your computer needs some attention, expect the Blue Screen of Death to stick around.

Windows Phone 7 Info

Not to be outdone by Apple and their seminal iPhone, Windows Phone 7 is Microsoft’s updated entry into the smart phone operating system world, replacing its old Windows Mobile platform. Microsoft touts Windows Phone 7s high functionality, with multiple apps, games and other features enabled on devices running Windows Phone 7. Windows Phone 7 runs on HTC, Samsung, LG and Dell devices and has just become the primary smart phone operating system for Nokia devices. Windows Phone 7 has a virtual keyboard, the Internet Explorer Mobile web browser, and is enabled for a variety of Xbox Live games.

Windows Phone 7 Errors

Hopefully you will not experience any errors with your Windows Phone 7 device. If you do, Microsoft recommends you restart the device and remove the most recently installed games or media. With any luck this will resolve whatever problem you may be having.

Windows Phone 7 and the Blue Screen of Death

What does all of this have to do with the Blue Screen of Death? Well, nothing really, except that you can get a Blue Screen of Death app for your Windows Phone 7 to frighten and amuse yourself and your friends, as demonstrated here:

Have fun!