Dhaka, June 27 -- After decades of haunting computer users with its trademark blue background, Windows' infamous "Blue Screen of Death" is getting a new look - it will soon turn black.

The change comes as part of Microsoft's wider efforts to make the Windows operating system more resilient, following last year's major CrowdStrike incident that caused millions of computers worldwide to crash.

"It's now easier than ever to manage unexpected restarts and recover quickly," Microsoft said in a statement from its Redmond, Washington headquarters on Wednesday.

As part of the update, Microsoft is simplifying the experience for users facing unexpected system restarts. The redesigned error screen will feature a black background, a shorter messag...