How to Avoid the Dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

Ever experienced the frustrating Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your computer? It's that sinking feeling when your screen turns blue, your work vanishes, and you're left wondering what went wrong.

For businesses, these crashes are more than just a headache – they disrupt operations, cost valuable time, and can even hit the bottom line.

Recent research reveals how common BSODs have become. Under normal conditions, one in 200 devices crashes. During outages, like the recent CrowdStrike incident, the number jumped to one in ten. That’s an alarming increase.

The tech industry faces this issue most frequently, with over 15% of devices affected monthly. However, even sectors like healthcare and retail, which are less prone to crashes, still see 8-10% of their devices encountering a BSOD.

So, what’s causing these crashes?

Many BSODs are preventable. The main culprits include problematic hardware, poorly managed Windows updates, and misconfigured drivers for systems like graphics, networks, and audio. When these elements aren’t functioning properly, they lead to system instability – and that dreaded blue screen.

How can you avoid BSODs in your business?

The key is proactive IT management. Waiting for something to go wrong and reacting afterward is not the way to go. Instead, businesses should monitor device health and ensure updates and drivers are correctly managed. This approach can cut BSOD incidents in half – reducing the rate to one in 400 devices.

Yet, many businesses lack the tools and insights to identify these risks early. In fact, most companies don’t even know which of their devices are at risk right now, let alone predict future crashes.

What’s the solution?

Invest in tools that provide data-driven insights into your IT systems. These solutions help reduce costs, relieve stress, and boost productivity by preventing crashes before they happen.

Better yet, let the experts handle it. At Myriad Technologies, we specialize in proactive IT management, keeping your business running smoothly and crash-free.

Get in touch today and let us protect your systems from BSOD disruptions.