Windows 11 is the latest and most advanced operating system from Microsoft.

However, like all software, it is not perfect.

One of the deadliest issues that Windows 11 users experience is the pink screen of death.

windows 11 device manager

We will walk you through some simple steps that will help get your gear back up and running.

So dont worry weve got you covered!

What Are the Causes of Pink Screen of Death in Windows 11?

display drivers

The pink screen of death in Windows 11 can be triggered by various reasons.

Third-party applications: Certain third-party applications can interfere with Windows 11 and lead to a pink screen of death.

Overheating: Another common cause of this issue is overheating.

display driver properties

Now that you know what could be causing this issue, lets look at how to fix it.

We will discuss the solutions for both scenarios separately.

This should help you get out of this issue.

roll back graphics driver

This should help if the issue was due to an incompatible hardware equipment.

It is because the overheating computer can malfunction the GPU and cause the PSOD.

So, attempt to find out if your laptop or PC is running at a normal temperature or not.

update graphics driver

Sometimes, a wrong AHCI Mode setting can also cause the pink screen of death issue in Windows 11.

So, you should type your BIOS controls and ensure that the AHCI Mode is enabled.

To do so:

1.reset your machine and press F10 or Del to enter BIOS setup.

search automatically for graphic drivers

2.Then, look for the Advanced tab and select it.

3.Then, set the SATA Operation to AHCI Mode instead of IDE Mode and back up your changes.

So, you should disable any overclocking controls and restart the gear.

launch control panel

To do so enter the BIOS options and look for the Overclocking section.

Then, turn off all overclocking options and keep your changes.

To do so, reboot your PC and press F8 several times to bring up the Windows Boot Menu.

uninstall a program

Then, opt for Safe Mode with Networking option from the list and pressEnter.

So, venture to roll back the driver to a previous version and see if this solves the issue.

2.Expand theDisplay adapterscategory and select your graphics card driver from the list.

uninstall latest program

3.Right-tap on it and selectPropertiesfrom the context menu.

4.Switch to theDrivertab and click onRoll Back Driver.

Update Graphics Drivers

In most cases, outdated graphics drivers can be the cause of this issue.

run sfc command

So, just updating the drivers might solve the pink screen of death issue on Windows 11.

2.ExpandDisplay adapters, right-hit your machine, and select theUpdate driveroption.

So, attempt to uninstall them and see if this resolves the issue.

windows memory diagnostic run command

2.Then, click onUninstall a programunder the Programs heading.

3.Find the app you want to uninstall and clickUninstallto remove it completely from your unit.

Here are the steps to spin up the SFC command:

1.Open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

check for memory problems

2.Typesfc /scannowand press Enter to execute the command.

3.Wait for the process to finish, and then reboot your system.

To peek if thats the case, you’ve got the option to use Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.

windows 11 settings

2.Select theRestart now and check for problems (recommended) option to launch the tool.

Heres how to do it:

1.nudge the Start button and selectSettingsfrom the Start Menu.

2.Switch to theWindows Updatetab on the left and selectUpdate historyon the right.

windows 11 update history

3.Under the Update history, click theUninstall updatesunder the Related prefs heading.

4.Click theUninstalloption next to recently installed Windows Updates.

2.Click theSystem Restorebutton under the System Protection tab.

uninstall updates

3.Under the System Restore window, clickNext.

4.Select an appropriate system restore point from the list where Realtek audio was working fine and clickNext.

5.Finally, clickFinishto restore the system to its previous state.

uninstall recent updates

Heres how to do it:

2.Switch to theWindows Updatetab on the left and selectAdvanced optionson the right.

3.Look for the Additional options and click theRecoveryoption below it.

4.Now, under the Recovery options, click theReset PCbutton.

create a restore point

5.Select theKeep my filesorRemove everythingoption as per your choice.

6.The system reset process will begin.

7.snag the source of resetting the PC.

system restore button

you might either chooseCloud downloadorLocal reinstall.

The screen turns pink, and nothing else can be done until the problem has been fixed.

It can be due to the screen getting damaged or due to a problem with the graphics card driver.

click next to begin system restore

Try updating the graphics card driver, and if that doesnt work, then try using a different monitor.

select a restore point

finish the system restore

windows update advanced options

windows 11 recovery option

reset pc button

choose an appropriate option

the reset process will start

select the reset source