Thousands of Windows 11 users have reported BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors on their laptops and PCs. This issue has affected many users globally, even leading to flight cancellations on Frontier Airlines and some companies in India. Some affected companies include Spicejet, Akasa Airlines, and Air India Express. Here is everything you need to know about the Windows 11 BSOD error due to the new Crowdstrike update.
Windows 11 Crowdstrike Update Causing Blue Screen Of Death Issues
Microsoft’s new Crowdstrike update has disrupted the workflow of Windows users around the globe. It causes a BSOD error that causes Windows 10 and 11 computers to crash and restart randomly. Furthermore, this update is disrupting banks, airlines, and other industries that rely on Windows 10 and 11.
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The leading cause behind this issue is the security firm Crowdstrike, which has rolled out a new sensor update for Windows 11 and 10 leading to BS. It is known for providing endpoint security, and its services are used by most companies.
The leading cause behind this issue is the security firm Crowdstrike, which has rolled out a new sensor update for Windows 11 and 10, resulting in BSOD. Crowdstrike is known for providing endpoint security; most companies use its services.
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The firm has assured users it is working on the issue and trying to resolve it as soon as possible. Microsoft has also stated that it is working on this issue with the highest priority and is “investigating an issue impacting users’ ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services.”
How To Fix BSOD Error?
In the meantime, some users on Reddit have found troubleshooting methods to fix the issue. Users can try running their Windows 11 PC in Safe mode and delete the Crowdstrike file to fix BSOD. You can find it in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike.
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Look for the file C-00000291*.sys. and rename it to something else. You can use the dir command to find the folder and look for the file. This is a quick fix until Microsoft and Crowdstrike officially issue an update to fix the BSOD crashing issue on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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