Enabling Windows BSOD Detail Information

Introduction

By default, Windows displays a simple emoticon (smiley face) when a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs. However, if you prefer to see detailed information about the error, you can modify specific registry entries. This guide will walk you through the process.

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Making the Change

Windows Registry Edit

Open Registry Editor:

• Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Navigate to the Appropriate Key

For CrashControl in ControlSet001:

HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\CrashControl\DisplayParameters

For CrashControl in CurrentControlSet:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl\DisplayParameters

For User-Specific Settings:

HKU<SID-RID>\SOFTWARE\Winaero.com\Winaero Tweaker\Changes

Modify the Value:

For both ControlSet001 and CurrentControlSet, locate or create a DWORD value named DisplayParameters. Set the value to 0x00000001. User-Specific Settings: For user-specific settings, navigate to the specified path:

HKU<SID-RID>\SOFTWARE\Winaero.com\Winaero Tweaker\Changes

Create a new String Value (REG_SZ) named

pageShowBSODDetails and set its value to “202312251613518424”.

Implementing Changes

PowerShell

# Set DisplayParameters for ControlSet001
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\CrashControl\' -Name 'DisplayParameters' -Value 0x00000001

# Set DisplayParameters for CurrentControlSet

Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl\' -Name 'DisplayParameters' -Value 0x00000001

# Set user-specific BSOD details

$regPath = 'HKU:\S-1-5-21-685282480-2200850043-2854793132-1001\SOFTWARE\Winaero.com\Winaero Tweaker\Changes'
New-Item -Path $regPath -Force
Set-ItemProperty -Path $regPath -Name 'pageShowBSODDetails' -Value '202312251613518424'

Caution

Modifying the registry is a powerful action that can affect system stability. Always ensure that you have a backup of your registry or create a system restore point before making changes. Additionally, follow the instructions carefully to avoid unintended consequences.