Welcome to our blog focusing on troubleshooting the Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) using CMD commands. We understand the frustration of encountering sudden system crashes. In this blog, we’ll explore specific CMD commands to identify BSOD causes, troubleshoot effectively, and safeguard your system against future crashes.Let’s explore CMD commands for Windows troubleshooting and tackle those BSOD issues together.
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How to get to the Command Prompt (CMD)
1. When you encounter the blue screen, wait for the system to restart.
2. Once the system restarts, you’ll be presented with several options.
3. Select “Advanced options” or “Repair your computer” from the menu.
4. Next, choose “Troubleshoot” followed by “Advanced options.”
5. Finally, select “Command Prompt.”
After a blue screen, if Windows successfully restarts, accessing the Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator is also good.
Now you’re in the Command Prompt environment, where you can utilize various commands for troubleshooting purposes.
sfc /scannow
sfc /scannow
The “sfc /scannow” command in Command Prompt is a troubleshooting tool that checks the integrity of system files and repairs any issues it finds. By ensuring the proper functioning of essential files, it can address underlying causes of blue screen errors, leading to a more stable system and fewer crashes.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth is a Windows command that scans system files for corruption, aiming to maintain system stability. By detecting and fixing issues before they escalate, it can help prevent blue screen errors. This approach ensures the system’s health and decreases the chance of encountering critical errors.
chkdsk C: /f
chkdsk "driveletter": /f
The command “chkdsk c: /f” is used to check the disk for file system errors and bad sectors on the C: drive in Windows. When executed with the “/f” parameter, it automatically corrects any errors it detects. This can help resolve issues that might be causing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) by addressing underlying disk problems that could be contributing to system instability.
wusa /uninstall /kb:[id]
The command “wusa /uninstall /kb:[id]” is useful for resolving a blue screen because it allows you to specifically target and uninstall a problematic Windows update identified by its KB (Knowledge Base) number. This can help revert the system to a stable state by removing the update that may be causing the blue screen error.
systeminfo
You can view installed updates using the “systeminfo” command in Command Prompt.
We will utilize the command “wusa /uninstall /kb:[id]” to uninstall the update associated with the specified KB (Knowledge Base) number.
wusa /uninstall /kb:[id]
You need to restart the PC after removing an update when the update requires a reboot to complete the uninstallation process. This ensures that the system fully applies the changes and operates without the removed update upon reboot
Thank you for exploring CMD commands to tackle blue screen errors with me. I hope these steps have effectively resolved your BSOD issues. If you’re still facing problems, feel free to leave a message, and I’ll be glad to assist further.