"An eagle-eyed Register reader spotted two apparent examples of the breed at Microsoft's stand at the RSAC 2026 Conference, one showing a Blue Screen Of Death from the era of Windows 98 and another that appeared to come from the days of Windows 8."
"A look at the text shows some very unusual hex values and something that looks more like an example of a technical support scam screen."
"These screens also highlight that sometimes a bork is not a bork at all. Sometimes it is part of a scam to catch out an unsuspecting user."
"Whatever the truth, we hope for the sake of whoever was responsible for those all-too-prominent screens that they were not intended to be taken seriously."
Microsoft showcased two Blue Screens of Death at the RSAC 2026 Conference, one from Windows 98 and another from Windows 8. The screens contained unusual hex values and suspicious text, suggesting they might not be genuine BSODs. The presence of these screens could indicate a guerrilla marketing strategy or a reminder of past software failures. Microsoft has not responded to inquiries about the screens, leaving their true purpose unclear. The situation highlights the potential for scams and the ongoing issues with software stability.
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