Windows 8 gets new BSOD

Posted on Thursday, September 15 2011 @ 22:02 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

NetworkWorld reports Windows 8 features a new Blue Screen of Death (BSOD):

After expressing emoticon-style sadness, the new screen reads:

Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now it needs to restart.

You can search for the error online: HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

One could argue that it is the Microsoft operating system that failed, not your PC, but let's not quibble.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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