Article: Windows 8 says goodbye to the BSoD, replaces it with a sad face

[tesco]

What do you do if your PC won't boot, you get a sad face and no error code to google the issue since you can't boot up to see the error logs.

[Jimathome]

I honestly haven't seen the BSOD since Windows XP not even with Vista not that I'm praising Vista, I actually hated it till the last service pack. I wont say I haven't experienced any problems with 7 either just not the BSOD !

[mjmacky]

The only blue screens I've had have always been related to atheros wireless chipsets + high bandwidth + numerous connections. Those bluescreens did nothing helpful compared to WinDbg, so I'd actually welcome something a little less irritating. I don't know if this is it, I fucking hate smilies, my every use of them is a dig at smilies.

[Glaucon]

Seems somewhat useless. No point in changing it if you're merely replacing it with something that's equally as terrible.

[VSpace]

I like how Microsoft doesn't take direct blame for the issue.. something like "Your OS took a crap" or something which would be more appropriate.Its not like the hardware is ever (mostly) at fault

[peat moss]

Might as well have Bill Gates dropping his drawers and flashing . I'v never had a problem with diagnosing drivers issues , I just do a fresh install . Why can't someone develop a program to help ? I saw one but haven tried it , called "WhoCrashed.Professional.v3.01" . If after a fresh install and the BSOD keeps popping up its usually faulty memory or incorrect BIOS settings .

[Issun]

All I know is that BSOD r the cause of 3rd party programs,,,like my ATI stupid drivers! they always cause the BSOD issues,,, i rly hope they r gone, but replacing them with a sad face won't solve the problem lol!