Every Windows user has encountered the legendary “Blue Screen of Death” (or BSOD for short) at least once. More than anything else, the infamous error screen is characterized by its bright blue color,

The new design jettisons the frowning face and QR code, as well as the familiar blue color. Based on analysis from The Verge, the screen takes on a more black color, which you might typically see when Windows is being updated. The screen being previewed by Windows insiders is painted green. We'll have to see which color eventually wins out.

However, in a blog post, Microsoft has announced that will be updating the iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death with a new look. The tech giant said that it is “previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles.”