Windows 8 BSoD ditches confusing error codes for uninformative frowny face

As with any version of Windows, the Metro-slathered Win 8 has one of those oh so familiar Blue Screen of Death thingies. But, this time around, there’s a change. Gone are the confusing and uninformative error codes, and in its place you get an equally uninformative sad emoticon. OK, there’s also some text informing you that your PC is about to reboot, but it still doesn’t get you any closer to tracking down the root of the problem. Well, at least it’s little less cutesy than the Sad Mac (though, no less infuriating). Windows 8 BSoD ditches confusing error codes for uninformative frowny face originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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