Home
Laptops
Laptops News
Microsoft Rolls Out Black Screen of Death, More Features to Windows 11 Insiders in Release Preview Channel

Microsoft Rolls Out Black Screen of Death, More Features to Windows 11 Insiders in Release Preview Channel

The Black Screen of Death in Windows usually appears due to an issue with a hardware device, its driver, or software.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 11 July 2025 12:32 IST

Microsoft Rolls Out Black Screen of Death, More Features to Windows 11 Insiders in Release Preview Channel

Photo Credit: Microsoft

The infamous Blue Screen of Death error is being retired after nearly 32 years

Click Here to Add Gadgets360 As A Trusted Source

Highlights

The black screen is said to offer a clearer layout with technical info
Draft with Copilot in Word can turn selected text into a full draft
The changes are part of the latest update in the Release Preview Channel

Microsoft has begun rolling out the new Black Screen of Death (BSOD) with the latest update in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 Insiders. It replaces the infamous Blue Screen of Death that users have faced in times of a critical error in the operating system. The update also has several new features in tow such as Draft with Copilot in Word, Quick machine recovery for detecting and fixing issues, and a Click-to-Do action dubbed Practice in Reading Coach.

Black Screen of Death in Windows 11

Microsoft detailed the changes coming to Windows 11 with the latest build in a blog post. As per the company, users will see a more streamlined interface during an expected restart. The design of the page is in line with the visual style of the Redmond-based tech giant's latest operating system and “ helps you return to work faster”.

The Black Screen of Death has a more readable layout with a black background that displays visible technical details.

Apple Plans to Launch iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pro and More Devices in 2026

Notably, this error usually appears due to an issue with a hardware device, its driver, or software. It results in an unexpected Windows shutdown that happens to mitigate data loss, as per Microsoft. An error message is displayed on the screen saying, “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart”.

Other New Features

The latest Windows 11 build also carries several more features. Quick machine recovery can automatically detect and fix widespread issues on Windows 11 devices, as per Microsoft. It uses the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to do so. The tech giant claims it reduces downtime and eliminates the need for manual fixes.

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will now have access to an additional capability in the Recall feature where it can export snapshots via a Recall export code, for sharing with third-party apps and websites. Globally, the tech giant lets users reset the Recall feature and its data.

Apple Could Soon Update MacBook Units at Stores Before They're Sold

Microsoft has also introduced a Click-to-Do action called Practice Reading in Coach. As the name suggests, it enables you to select text on the screen and choose the feature to read it aloud. This feature is available via the Microsoft Reading Coach application on the Microsoft Store. Meanwhile, the Draft with Copilot in Word text action can turn recognised text into a draft.

There is another new text addition dubbed Read with Immersive Reader, which is claimed to improve reading and writing for “all skill levels and abilities”. Users can adjust text font, size, and spacing, to read the text aloud, highlight parts of the speech, and break words into syllables. Unfamiliar words are explained through pictures via a picture dictionary.

Microsoft July 2025 Security Update Fixes One Zero-Day, 136 Other Flaws

On Copilot+ PCs, a new AI agent has been added in Settings which supports natural language prompts. It is meant to make changing settings on the device easier. For example, users can ask “my mouse pointer is too small”, and the agent will provide the steps to resolve the issue. This feature is being introduced on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered PCs coming soon.

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Microsoft, Windows 11, Windows 11 Insider, Black Screen of Death, Blue Screen of Death

Shaurya Tomer

Email Shaurya Tomer

Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More