A recent update from Crowdstrike has caused widespread technical issues for Windows users, resulting in numerous reports of laptops crashing and becoming inoperable
A significant technical issue is affecting Windows 10 users worldwide, resulting in computers getting stuck on the recovery screen.
Crowdstrike and Windows Global outage
Symptoms of the Outage
Users on social media have shared images of their screens displaying the recovery page with the error message: “It looks like Windows didn’t load correctly. If you’d like to restart and try again, choose Restart my PC below.” The notorious Blue Screen of Death error messages have also been reported in various industries, including banking, supermarkets, and media companies in the United States.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the outage remains unconfirmed, but Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity software firm, has acknowledged the issue and is investigating the reports of Blue Screens of Death.
Affected Parties
Several large multinational companies in India have reported the issue, with a top executive confirming that computer users across their networks are experiencing the problem. The outage appears to be limited to Windows-based desktops and laptops.
