Windows 11 Introduces New Memory Scan Feature After BSOD

Microsoft has recently initiated testing for a novel feature on Windows 11 that prompts users to run a memory scan upon logging in following a blue screen of death (BSOD) occurrence.

When a bugcheck triggers a BSOD (a critical Windows kernel or driver error that the OS cannot recover from), notifications will appear to initiate the proactive memory diagnostics feature.

The primary objective of this feature is to enhance system reliability by detecting and addressing memory issues that could potentially lead to system instability before they escalate.

As of now, the feature is not accessible on ARM64 devices and systems with Administrator Protection or BitLocker without Secure Boot.

“We’re introducing a new feature that helps improve system reliability. If your PC experiences a bugcheck (unexpected restart), you may see a notification when signing in suggesting a quick memory scan,” stated Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski.

“If you choose to run it, the system will schedule a Windows Memory Diagnostic scan to run during your next reboot (taking 5 minutes or less on average) and then continue to Windows. If a memory issue is found and mitigated, you will see a notification post-reboot.”

During this initial testing phase, all bugcheck codes will trigger a Windows memory diagnostics notification while Microsoft investigates the correlation between OS crashes and memory corruption. The targeting will eventually be refined to encompass a narrower range of such errors.

The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels who have installed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 (KB5067109) and Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6982 (KB5067109), respectively.

Furthermore, Microsoft has also commenced testing new connectivity functionalities for its AI-powered Copilot digital assistant, enabling it to link with Outlook and Gmail email accounts, as well as third-party services like Google Calendar and Google Drive.

Recent developments include the introduction of Copilot Actions, a new Windows 11 Copilot feature allowing AI agents to execute tasks on local files and applications.

Microsoft clarified to BleepingComputer that each Agent Workspace, where Copilot Actions perform tasks, is established as a Windows Remote Desktop child session, rather than operating within a Windows Sandbox or as a virtual machine.

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