Plus what it could have caused
How to Fix Critical Process Died Blue Screen Error on Windows 10 and 11
The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a sign of a fatal system error: when it happens, your Windows PC needs to be restarted. BSODs used to be fairly common, but they’re now quite rare, thanks to more stable Windows releases, improved drivers, and better system handling when errors occur.
That doesn’t mean they’re a complete relic of the past, though. BSOD errors, like the stop code “critical process died” BSOD error, still pop up from time to time. These errors tend to have pretty specific causes, so ignore the complicated-sounding names — we’ve got a few tips on how to fix this BSOD error if it pops up on your PC.
There are few Windows errors that sound more catastrophic than a “critical process BSOD.” As the name suggests, it’s usually a sign that a critical system process (software that runs to keep your system running) has failed in some way.
