Microsoft has acknowledged that its latest Windows update is leading to significant issues, notably the infamous blue screen of death (BSOD) for users attempting to install Windows Server 2025. In a statement released on Friday, the tech giant outlined that multiple bugs are causing the software to either fail entirely or take an excessive three hours to restart.
Understanding the Problem
The blue screen of death, a critical error screen that appears when the operating system encounters an unrecoverable problem, has left many users frustrated. Microsoft is actively working on a solution, with a fix expected to be rolled out in the coming month. In the meantime, the company advises users to exercise caution when downloading Windows Server 2025.
To mitigate the risk of encountering the BSOD, Microsoft suggests users check their system settings. By pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to access the Windows Task Manager, users can navigate to the Performance Tab and reduce the number of logical processors to 256 or fewer. Logical processors are integral components that execute instructions and manage tasks within the software.
User Experiences and Reactions
Since the public release of Windows Server 2025 over the weekend, users have taken to social media platforms, particularly X, to express their frustrations. Reports have surfaced of individuals being locked out of their PCs for hours due to persistent BSOD errors following the software installation. One user lamented, “I’m [for real] about to fight Microsoft,” highlighting the difficulties faced when trying to access their system amidst a login loop.
Others have voiced their discontent, with some contemplating a switch to alternative operating systems like Mac. A particularly frustrated user shared that their nearly new laptop had succumbed to the BSOD, necessitating repairs. “F*** Microsoft… I’m still waiting and waiting but nothing happening since four hours just Blue screen. What the #hell thing have you made up?” they commented.
Technical Adjustments
For those affected, Microsoft has provided guidance on how to adjust the number of logical processors. Users are instructed to restart their servers and access the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) setup by pressing the F2 key during boot-up. From there, they can navigate to processor settings and choose to display either all logical processors or limit it to one per core. This adjustment is crucial, as having too many logical processors can overwhelm software applications not designed to handle such loads, leading to instability and performance issues.
To implement this change, users must first determine how many cores their CPU has and multiply that by the number of logical processors. This value should be kept at 256 or below to avoid further complications. Once adjustments are made, a system restart should resolve the BSOD issue.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Microsoft for further clarification regarding the scope of the impact caused by the Windows Server 2025 bugs, the measures being taken to rectify the situation, and the timeline for the anticipated updates.
