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Global Outage Caused by Microsoft Windows BSOD Problem Linked to CrowdStrike Update

The "Blue Screen of Death" problem is being caused by thousands of Windows computers crashing all around the globe. Worldwide disruptions are being experienced by banks, supermarkets, airlines, TV broadcasters, and other Windows-dependent industries. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's defective update is the cause of the Blue Screen of Death problem that is impacting thousands of Windows computers.

The user is prompted to restart the computer or utilize the advanced repair options when they get the error "It looks like Windows didn't load correctly." As of right now, none of the recovery solutions allow a regular system boot.

Australia was the first place where banks, airlines, and media outlets fell down due to the BSOD problem. Sky News has been taken down in the UK. The similar problem is being experienced by other companies across Europe. According to The Guardian, there are also many, pervasive IT problems with a significant UK train network.

How to Resolve a Recurrent Windows BSOD Issue

The Falcon sensor problem has been spotted by CrowdStrike Engineering, and the alterations have already been undone. However, there is no way to get beyond the BSOD screen on Windows computers that have already been impacted by the upgrade.

This is the remedy that Overwatch director CrowdStrike offered, which you may use to immediately resolve the BSOD problem.

System32\drivers\C:\Windows\System32CrowdStrike
  • Here, find the file named “C-00000291*.sys” and delete it.
  • Now, restart your PC and you should boot normally.

This ought to assist in fixing the BSOD problem and enable you to start your Windows computer. Please let us know in the comments section below if you continue to have problems.