Windows 10 Blue Screen
A fake Windows 10 blue screen of death (BSOD) prank. Go fullscreen for the full effect -- nothing is actually wrong.
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Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you.
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For more information about this issue and possible fixes, visit https://www.windows.com/stopcode
If you call a support person, give them this info:
Stop code: CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
Windows 10 Blue Screen
A fake Windows 10 crash (blue screen of death) screen, for pranking friends and coworkers or as a harmless joke background. Go fullscreen for the full effect. Nothing on your computer is actually affected.
How to use it
- Pick a stop code.
- Click Click to Fullscreen (or press F / Space) right before handing over the device, or while the target isn't looking. The mouse pointer is hidden in fullscreen.
- Press Esc at any time to exit back to the normal page. On a phone, swipe back.
Example
Open this page on a coworker's screen while they step away, go fullscreen, and watch their reaction when they get back — press Esc together to reveal the prank.
Common Use Cases
- Harmless office or classroom pranks.
- April Fools' Day setups.
- Testing how someone reacts to a "computer crash" for a video or livestream bit.
FAQ
- Does this actually affect the computer? No — it's just a fullscreen webpage that looks like a Windows error screen. Closing the tab or pressing Esc returns everything to normal instantly.
- Will this trigger a real restart or update? No, nothing on the device is touched.
- Is this made by Microsoft? No. It's an unofficial imitation for harmless pranks. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, which isn't affiliated with ToolZoneX. Don't use it to deceive anyone into paying or giving access to a device — that's how tech-support scams work.
- Does the QR code work? Yes — like the real one, it points to Microsoft's stop code help page, windows.com/stopcode.
- Want something slower? Try the Windows 10 update screen prank, a "Working on updates" screen that never finishes.