Windows 10 update rolls out to fix ‘Blue Screen of Death’ issue
An emergency update is here to fix PCs seeing the “Blue Screen of Death.”
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What you need to know
Microsoft is rolling out an update that fixes an issue that caused the “Blue Screen of Death” (BSoD) to appear on some PCs. AMicrosoft support documentconfirms that people may run into issues after installing the KB4598298 or KB4601315 updates (via Windows Latest). The issue is caused by different Windows updates than those causing theBSoD issueswe reported on earlier this week, so they are likely different issues.
The KB5001028 update brings PCs to Windows 10 build 18363.1379. Its only listed highlight is a fix for the BSoD issue. Its only listed improvement or fix covers the same topic, but in a bit more detail:
Highlights
Improvements and fixes
This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
Microsoft statesthat the issue affects devices with Wi-Fi connections using WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Acces 3) that have the KB4598298 or KB4601315 updates installed. This is a small number of PCs, but it’s good that Microsoft has rolled out a fix.
The update is rolling out for affected devices through Windows Update.Microsoft notesthat if your PC is set to receive automatic updates, that you don’t need to take any further action. Since it’s a cumulative update, you don’t need to apply any previous updates before you install KB5001028.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
