Does typing "wininit" into powershell damage your computer?

Question

I am looking to create a manual BSOD from the command line (as I have no Right control nor scroll lock key to trigger "INITIATED_MANUAL_CRASH"). I was curious whether the "wininit" + powershell solution will harm or corrupt my computer in any way. What actually happens when I type wininit to generate the crash? Will it have any lasting effects on my computer?

Answer 1

Hello @Mattia Candotti

You can achieve it with the next steps:

How to trigger a Windows 10 BSoD on-demand

1. Type in "Regedit" in the Windows 10 search bar
2. Once you see the "Registry Editor" app pop up, click run as administrator.
3. Go the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServiceskbdhidParameters
4. Right-click on the right panel, select New, and select "DWORD (32-bit) Value."
5. Name the new DWORD "CrashOnCtrlScroll" and press Enter.
6. Double-click CrashOnCtrlScroll and change its hexadecimal value from 0 to 1.
7. Click OK to confirm the new value.
8. Go to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesi8042prtParameters
9. Repeat Steps 4-7
10. Restart your computer to apply the new Registry settings.

Hope this helps with your query,

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Answer 2

i have an right cntrl key but no scrollock

Answer 3

you need to use Windows PowerShell as an Administrator so i tried it & typed "wininit" & pressed "enter" (enter key on laptop) & it worked

Answer 4

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