Why does my laptop keep showing a blue screen?
A blue screen is Windows stopping itself because something crashed. The code on the screen tells us a lot, so a photo of it helps.
It usually needs a technician, but it's rarely an emergency. The checks below are safe to try first.
Does this sound like yours?
- A blue screen with an error, then it restarts
What usually causes it
- A bad driver, often after an update
- Memory (RAM) fault
- Hard drive or SSD errors
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Take a photo of the blue screen, especially the stop code (for example MEMORY_MANAGEMENT)
- Think about what changed just before it started: a new program, an update, a drop
Please don't
- If it happens every few minutes, back up your important files as soon as you can
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
WhatsApp us the photo of the stop code and we'll tell you what it usually means. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Why does my laptop keep showing a blue screen?
A blue screen is Windows stopping itself because something crashed. The code on the screen tells us a lot, so a photo of it helps. The most common causes are: a bad driver, often after an update; memory (RAM) fault; hard drive or SSD errors.
What can I safely check myself?
Take a photo of the blue screen, especially the stop code (for example MEMORY_MANAGEMENT). Think about what changed just before it started: a new program, an update, a drop.
What should I avoid doing?
If it happens every few minutes, back up your important files as soon as you can.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
