How to fix CrowdStrike Blue Screen error on Windows 11
If your PC is getting BSoD error, you’re not the only one, but here’s a workaround to mitigate the problem.
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If you have a computer runningWindows 11(or 10) connected to an organization using the Falcon Sensor app from CrowdStrike and it’s experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error, you’re not the only one. In this guide, I will explain the easy workaround to resolve this issue.
On July 19, 2024, Windows users worldwide experienced perhaps the most historic network outage ever seen. Computers suddenly started to crash with aBlue Screen of Death (BSoD)error, affecting airlines, banks, emergency systems, and TV news channels. However, this time around, it wasn’t Microsoft’s fault. Instead, it was a bug in a driver update that thecybersecurity company CrowdStrike pushed out to Windows.
The cybersecurity company quickly acknowledged the problem, solved the issue, and quickly started to work with customers to implement a solution. However, it’s still unclear how long it will take for every affected device to receive the fix. Still, if your computer is showing a BSoD due to the CrowdStrike update, there’s an official workaround that you can apply to a computer that only involves deleting a few driver files from the system.
In thishow-to guide, I will explain how to quickly fix the CrowdStrike bug problem on Windows 11 (and10). It’s important to note that devices still running Windows 7 or 2008 R2 and computers running macOS or Linux were unaffected.
Important:If the computer usesBitLockerencryption, you may need to enter the recovery key to proceed with the startup process.
Fix Blue Screen of Death due to CrowdStrike update bug
To resolve the Blue Screen of Death error, restart the computer to allow the system to download the fix, but if the error persists, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the operating system should boot properly, and now, the Blue Screen of Death should be resolved.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
