In this article, we will discuss the issue of a blue screen appearing on Lenovo X200/X220 notebooks after the installation of Windows XP. This problem is important for Windows users who are experiencing this issue and need a solution to resolve it. We will provide step-by-step instructions and practical examples to help troubleshoot and fix the blue screen problem on these specific Lenovo notebooks.

Examples:

1. Update Drivers: One common cause of the blue screen issue is outdated or incompatible drivers. To resolve this, follow these steps:

   • Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on the My Computer icon and selecting Properties. In the System Properties window, click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button.
   • Look for any devices with a yellow exclamation mark or question mark. Right-click on each device and select Update Driver Software. Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software.
   • Repeat this process for all devices with issues and restart the computer after updating the drivers.

2. Check for Hardware Issues: Faulty hardware components can also cause the blue screen problem. To check for hardware issues, follow these steps:

   • Restart the notebook and press the F12 key repeatedly to enter the BIOS setup.
   • In the BIOS setup, navigate to the Diagnostics tab and run a comprehensive hardware diagnostic test.
   • If any hardware issues are detected, contact Lenovo support for further assistance.

3. Disable Automatic Restart: By default, Windows XP automatically restarts the computer after a blue screen error. To disable this feature and view the error message, follow these steps:

   • Right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.
   • Under the Startup and Recovery section, click on the Settings button.
   • In the System Failure section, uncheck the box next to "Automatically restart."
   • Click OK to save the changes.