CrowdStrike bug Archives

Winsage

July 24, 2025

Goodbye, blue screen of death. I won’t miss you

Microsoft has announced the retirement of the "blue screen of death," a long-standing error screen in Windows, as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This change marks the end of an era that has lasted over three decades. The blue screen will be replaced by a black restart screen that displays a simplified message: “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” along with a code for technical details and a progress indicator. The frequency of critical errors has decreased in recent years, partly due to better internet connectivity and software updates.

Tech Optimizer

June 27, 2025

Microsoft is trying to get antivirus software away from the Windows kernel

Microsoft is engaging with third-party companies to establish new standards for collaboration and address concerns. The company is implementing security enhancements for Windows, including a redesign of the "blue screen of death," now called the "unexpected restart screen," which will change from blue to black. This redesign aims to improve readability and align with Windows 11 aesthetics. A new feature, "quick machine recovery" (QMR), will help users recover from multiple unexpected restarts or boot loops by transitioning to Windows Recovery Environment (RE). QMR will be enabled by default on Windows 11 Home, with configuration options for Pro and Enterprise versions. Both QMR and the redesigned screen will be included in the Windows 11 24H2 update, set to launch later this summer, with additional customization options planned for later in the year.

Winsage

July 26, 2024

Microsoft wants to make future CrowdStrike outages impossible, and it could mean big changes for security software

A CrowdStrike bug caused a massive outage that resulted in 8.5 million PCs crashing and impacting numerous individuals and businesses. Microsoft is considering moving away from security software that has kernel access to Windows 11.

Winsage

July 21, 2024

How to reboot your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode in Windows that starts the computer with only essential programs and services running.

Winsage

July 20, 2024

CrowdStrike Bug hit 8.5 Million Windows Devices, Says Microsoft

A global tech outage caused by a software update from CrowdStrike has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, leading to widespread disruptions in air travel, broadcasting, and access to essential services like healthcare and banking. CrowdStrike has developed a solution to help expedite a fix for Microsoft's Azure infrastructure, and Microsoft is collaborating with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform to address the industry-wide effects of the outage. Delta Air Lines reported over 600 flight cancellations due to the disruption.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Windows outage closed two terminals at Rotterdam port; Some regional buses affected

A Windows computer malfunction caused by the Crowdstrike bug forced two terminals at the port of Rotterdam to close, disrupting cargo loading and unloading operations. The outage also affected regional buses in Utrecht, Amersfoort, and Almere, causing delays for commuters.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Infamous BSOD appears across Windows machines globally as suspected security bug grounds planes, hits health services

A bug in CrowdStrike security software has caused global system outages, affecting industries such as airlines, train companies, and emergency services. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, stating that virtual machines running Windows with the CrowdStrike Falcon agent may encounter the blue screen of death (BSOD) and get stuck in a restarting loop. CrowdStrike has identified and deployed a fix for the issue, but major organizations like Sky News and KLM have experienced outages, with some still working to restore services. CrowdStrike assures that this is not a security incident or cyberattack, but rather a technical fault with a content update for Windows hosts.