The new design jettisons the frowning face and QR code, as well as the familiar blue color. Based on analysis from The Verge, the screen takes on a more black color, which you might typically see when Windows is being updated. The screen being previewed by Windows insiders is painted green. We'll have to see which color eventually wins out.

Every Windows user has encountered the legendary “Blue Screen of Death” (or BSOD for short) at least once. More than anything else, the infamous error screen is characterized by its bright blue color,

No more frowny face? The BSOD in the latest Windows 11 preview build goes for a more minimalistic look. It's also green, but that should change in the final version.