The most feared screen in computing, now available on demand: the sad-face blue screen with a stalling "collecting error info" counter and a QR code. Fullscreen this BSOD simulator on a friend's PC and watch the five stages of grief compress into fifteen seconds. Completely harmless — it is a web page, and Esc ends it instantly.
Use the buttons under the screen to switch between four authentic looks: the modern Windows 11 and Windows 10 blue screen with the frowny face and QR code, the new Black Screen of Death that Microsoft rolled out for Windows 11, and the classic text-mode Windows XP stop error with its wall of hex and "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA".
Beyond pranks, it is a great film and streaming prop: need a computer to "crash" on camera? This is the screen your audience expects to see.
What people use it for
The crash prank
Fullscreen, walk away, listen. The percentage counter that sticks at 0% for a while is the psychological centerpiece.
Match the target machine
Old office PC? Switch to the Windows XP text-mode stop error. Modern laptop? The Windows 11 blue — or the new black — screen is the one they dread.
Film & video prop
A believable system crash for a scene, sketch or tutorial — no need to actually break anything.
Frequently asked questions
Can a fake BSOD damage the computer?
No. Nothing crashes — it is a static web page imitating the look. Your system, files and session remain untouched.
Can I choose Windows 11, 10, XP or the black screen?
Yes. The buttons under the screen switch between the modern Windows 11 and Windows 10 blue screens, the new Windows 11 Black Screen of Death, and the classic Windows XP text-mode stop error — each with the right layout, wording and font.
What is the Black Screen of Death?
With a 2024 Windows 11 update Microsoft changed the crash screen background from blue to black. This simulator includes both, so you can show whichever version matches the PC.
How do I exit the fake blue screen?
Press Esc to exit fullscreen, then close the tab. If a victim presses random keys, nothing happens — which only adds to the realism.