Windows 11 BSOD Issues On DirectX Could Be Fixed By Next Patch

An upcoming patch from Microsoft could finally fix Windows 11's BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) issues on the DirectX API. If true, then this could be among the first major fixes for BSODing on the OS, and not something that only changes its looks.

Patch notes for the Windows 11 update reportedly contain a fix that will "put a stop" to every single DirectX BSOD problem, writes PCGamer. A specific line in the update reads as follows: 0xD1, DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL mentioned in the kernel component of DirectX.

What this reportedly means is that the BSOD errors were never caused by DirectX drivers at all. But rather, this was a problem with Windows 11 itself. The upcoming Windows 11 update is labeled as Build 22000.593 and is due to launch for every user on April 5th, writes HotHardware.

The Windows 11 BSOD fixes are not the only ones included in the upcoming update, though. In the official patch notes on the Microsoft Support page, the update is also billed to bring these changes and improvements:

• The OS can now display three "high-priority" toast notifications at the same time. This is intended for apps that notify you about alarms, reminders, or calls using the Notifications tab on the desktop. These three notifications will also be followed by a single "normal" priority one.

• Typing "Widgets" will now once again bring up the Settings page.

• Fixes a problem with Microsoft OneDrive files losing focus after being renamed and pressing Enter. "Losing focus" means the file will have to be re-selected again before it can be used, which can be a hassle for folks who need to constantly rename files (i.e. work-related tasks).

If you think the projected April 5th release for the Windows 11 update is too long, though, there is a way to get it early. As per the original HotHardware report, you can get it before everyone else by signing up to the Windows Insider Program.

Microsoft's Handling Of Windows 11 BSODs

To say that Windows 11 is a little unstable at the moment is a big understatement. Many users have reported their PCs BSODing more frequently than it did with Windows 10, prompting a lot of folks to come up with "fixes."

Some users on the Microsoft community forums were even saying that their PCs are BSODing randomly every day, even if their hardware is way more than capable of running the infamously hardware-demanding OS. They say that the blue screens happen even when the PC isn't being stressed at all, and not as often with the hardware actually being stressed.

But that's not the only problem with the operating system. In this video by YouTube channel TechBlock, it was revealed how the blue screens don't even last long enough to display the error that caused it in the first place. If you're aware, blue screens always display the cause of the error alongside a QR code. But the screens barely last for a second:

For now, let's hope that the upcoming Windows 11 update will finally fix these blue screens.

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Written by RJ Pierce