Fake Blue Screen of Death
A harmless imitation of the well known error screen, with a sad face, a stop code and a percentage that slowly counts up.
Uses for a fake BSOD
Office prank
Leave a colleague's screen showing a crash while they get a coffee.
IT training
Show new support staff what a blue screen looks like and explain what a stop code means.
Videos and sketches
A believable crash moment for comedy clips and tech videos.
Stream gag
Fake a crash on stream right before the final round.
Choose the color and stop code
Pick blue, black or green and choose a stop code. The percentage moves from 0 to 100 over the time you set.
How to use it
Choose the color, stop code and how long the percentage takes. Press Full screen. The percentage starts counting. Press Esc to exit.
Frequently asked questions
Will this crash my computer?
No. It is a web page. Press Esc to leave full screen or close the tab.
Is this made by Microsoft?
No. iWhiteScreen is not affiliated with Microsoft. The screen is our own imitation for fun and training.
Is the QR code real?
No. The square pattern is random decoration and cannot be scanned.
Is it free? Do I need to install anything?
Yes, it is free. Every screen runs in your web browser on a computer, phone or tablet. There is nothing to download and no account to create.
Do you store or upload anything?
No. Your settings are saved only in your own browser so they are ready next time. We do not use cookies, and we count visits with cookieless analytics.