🚨 Global Outage Alert
Millions of Computers Stuck in A Boot Loop This Morning!
Attention Office Managers and IT Admins,
If your office computers are experiencing issues this morning, you’re not alone. A faulty update from CrowdStrike, a widely used cybersecurity provider, is causing a global outage and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on thousands of Windows systems.
What’s Happening?
A recent CrowdStrike update has led to significant disruptions worldwide, affecting businesses across various sectors. This issue results in the error message “It looks like Windows didn’t load correctly,” with standard recovery options failing to restore normal functionality.
What Should You Do?
Stay Calm: This is a known issue, and steps are being taken to resolve it.
Check CrowdStrike’s Status: Visit CrowdStrike's official status page or follow their social media channels for real-time updates.
Use the Workaround: CrowdStrike has published a fix. Boot into Safe Mode and follow the provided instructions to bypass the BSOD screen. Detailed instructions here:
CrowdStrike Engineering has identified a content deployment related to this issue and reverted those changes.
Workaround Steps:
Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment
Navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike directory
Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it.
Boot the host normally.
How Limehawk Can Help:
This incident underscores the importance of robust IT support and proactive measures. Limehawk offers comprehensive IT solutions tailored to your business needs, ensuring minimal disruption during such crises. Our services include:
Heldesk as a Service IT Support: Immediate assistance to resolve urgent issues.
Proactive Monitoring: Identifying and addressing potential threats before they impact your operations.
Custom IT Solutions: Tailored strategies to enhance your business’s cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
If you require immediate assistance or want to strengthen your IT infrastructure to prevent future disruptions, contact us today. Our team is ready to help you navigate this issue and ensure your operations run smoothly.
Contact Us
(865) 500-4055
info@limehawk.io
Stay tuned for further updates and let us help you stay ahead of IT challenges.