1. Windows solution checkCheck to see if Windows has found a solution for your errors: Go to 'Start', then 'Control Panel.' Locate 'Problem Reports And Solutions' and double-click it. Find the 'Tasks' pane in the upper left side. It has a link called 'Check for New Solutions.' Click the link and wait while Windows searches for answers. If any links appear under 'Information about Other Problems 'or 'Solutions to Install,' click on them and follow the steps included. *Note: This will work only if connected to the Internet.
2. Install updatesOpen the search bar by clicking on the Start button. In the box type 'Windows Updates' and hit enter. If any updates are available, click 'Install Updates' and wait for the process to complete. You may need to restart your computer.

3. Update driversUpdate the drivers for your hardware. If you've installed any new hardware recently, Windows may already have installed the most recent drivers. Confirm this by going to the manufacture's website and locating their support page. The 'Drivers and Downloads' section should have what you're looking for.
4. Startup repairRun the Startup Repair Tool included with Windows Vista and Windows 7. Insert your Windows installation disk and restart the computer. Press any key when asked to boot from the disk. Follow the until you get to System Recovery Options. Choose 'Startup Repair' and follow any additional instructions while Windows tries to fix the problem.
5. Remove hardwareRemove newly installed hardware to see if the problem persists. Overheating, bad outlets and faulty memory can all contribute to the blue screen of death. Test each memory stick one at a time, install a CPU temp monitor and plug the computer into a different outlet to isolate the problem.