Windows BSOD_DRIVERHigh

Blue Screen When Installing Drivers

The blue screen appears when installing drivers. The main causes are incompatible or corrupted drivers, conflicts with existing components, or Windows errors.

Updated at February 11, 2026
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Применимо к:Windows 10Windows 11

If a blue screen appears after installing the driver, the computer may restart or show an error code. The main reasons are an incompatible driver, a conflict with other software, or corrupted system files.

Below are quick solutions.


Method 1: Booting in Safe Mode

  1. Restart the PC → hold ShiftRestart
  2. Select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Safe Mode
  3. In safe mode, uninstall the recently installed driver

Method 2: Using System Restore

  • Control Panel → Recovery → System Restore
  • Select a restore point before the driver installation

Method 3: Updating Drivers

  • Download the driver from the manufacturer's official website
  • Ensure that the version is compatible with your version of Windows

Method 4: Checking System Files

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  • Fixes corrupted system files

Additional Reasons

  • Conflict with antivirus software
  • Errors in BIOS or UEFI
  • Physical issues with the device

Conclusion

Most often, safe mode and uninstalling the problematic driver help. If the blue screen persists — check compatibility, update drivers, and system files.

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