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ZaneStarwood
Iron Contributor
Jun 04, 2025

Windows insider runs with a green screen

Just got the green screen of death and the laptop restarted itself and it went back to normal

Should i be afraid ? Or should i roll back

 

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  • Do you notice anything specific that may have triggered it? In my case after my last update it was my Xbox wireless controller, would green screen like this every immediately when the controller was turned on and connected. 

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    Zephyr
    Iron Contributor

    Boot into safe mode and roll back to previous version.

  • f you experienced a green screen of death (GSOD) followed by an automatic restart while using Windows Insider Preview, here's what you should know:

    What Happened?

    • The green screen (instead of blue) is Windows Insider’s way of showing a critical system crash.
    • Since your PC recovered automatically, it was likely a one-time driver or software conflict caused by an unstable Insider build.

    What You Should Do

    1. Check for Updates
      • Go to Settings > Windows Update and install the latest Insider build (Microsoft may have already fixed the issue).
    2. Review Crash Logs
      • Open Event Viewer (search in Start) > Windows Logs > System
      • Look for errors around the time of the crash (keywords: BugCheck, GSOD).
    3. Roll Back Only If It Happens Again
      • If this was a one-time crash, wait and monitor.
      • If it keeps happening, roll back via:
        Settings > System > Recovery > Go back to the previous version.

    Should You Be Worried?

    • No, if it was a single crash (Insider builds are unstable by nature).
    • Yes, if it repeats frequently (could indicate hardware/driver issues).

    Final Advice:

    • If you're not comfortable with testing unstable builds, switch to the Beta or Release Preview channel (Settings > Windows Insider Program).
  • paperaim's avatar
    paperaim
    Copper Contributor

    etting a Green Screen of Death (GSOD) on a Windows Insider build isn’t unusual — it’s basically the Insider version of the Blue Screen and comes with the territory of testing unstable features. The specific error code, WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR, usually points to hardware-related issues like RAM, storage, or CPU problems, but it can also be triggered by driver conflicts or overheating.

    If it only happened once and your laptop restarted fine, it’s probably nothing serious — just keep an eye on it. But if it happens again, consider running a quick hardware check, updating drivers, and maybe switching to a more stable Insider channel or even rolling back to a stable Windows release if you're using the laptop for important work.

     

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