Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that prompts users to run memory diagnostics after a blue screen of death (BSOD). This is aimed at improving system reliability by addressing memory issues early.
Release for Windows Insiders
The feature is included in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds: 26220.6982 and 26120.6982, available through the Dev and Beta channels. The notification triggers when a bugcheck occurs, suggesting a quick memory scan during the next reboot.
- Who: Windows 11 users in Insider Program.
- What Changed: Memory diagnostics post-BSOD prompt.
- Where: Dev and Beta channels.
- Builds: 26220.6982 and 26120.6982.
- Exclusions: Not available on ARM64 devices or without Secure Boot.
Impact and Future Plans
The diagnostics process runs during the next reboot, taking about five minutes. Notifications will appear if issues are found, guiding users through the resolution. This early testing phase explores links between OS crashes and memory problems with refined targeting expected later. The feature is unavailable on systems with Administrator Protection or BitLocker configured without Secure Boot.
According to Amanda Langowski, head of the Windows Insider Program, this development is part of a broader strategy to enhance system reliability.
