Hi. How do I set the computer to not boot automatically so that i can get the bsod?

Control Panel-System-Advanced-Start Up and Recovery-Settings-uncheck automatically restart

If you didn't, then maybe you should check or change your harddisk as you said this freezing up or bleu screen starts with a click of your harddrive. Does your hardrive work when you boot? An easy way to find out is to simple hold it in your hands when you boot and try to feel it. If it doesnt vibrate just a little you can be asure that it is shot. Most bleuscreens come from harddisk problems. Never forget when you handle harfware you sjould always unload yourself of static electricity. This is a mjor cause of hdd damage.