Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is getting an update

Apr12

by Sindy Cator on April 12, 2016 at 11:34 am

While nobody enjoys being greeted by the Blue Screen of Death, Microsoft’s latest update could make it a little more useful. The company has added a QR code in Windows 10, which is set to arrive with the Anniversary Update this summer. After releasing the latest preview of the update last week, users were quick to notice the addition of the QR code on crashes. Don’t worry though, Microsoft hasn’t done away with its sad ASCII smiley, it’s still there to taunt you. The only difference now is you’ll be able to get information about the root cause of your crash…