Microsoft Windows users faced a global outage on Friday, impacting various critical services.
911 Services and London Stock Exchange Affected: The outage disrupted emergency services in the US, London Stock Exchange, and airport operations in multiple locations.
Crowd strike Update Blamed: The issue stemmed from a recent Crowd strike update, causing systems to enter recovery mode and experience blue screen errors.
Global Impact: Airports, companies, and government offices worldwide were affected, with reports of handwritten boarding passes at Indian airports and disrupted check-ins at Changi Airport.
Crowd strike’s Response: The company acknowledged the problem with the Falcon Sensor and is working to resolve it.
Minister’s Statement: Indian Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that MEITY is in touch with Microsoft regarding the issue. Memes and Reactions: Social media users have dubbed the incident ‘Happy International Blue Screen Day.’
Additional Effects:
Share Prices and Airline Operations :Crowd strike shares dropped by over 12%, and airlines like Vistara, Frontier, and SunCountry faced operational challenges, with numerous flights delayed or canceled. Media and Banking Services: Sky News and various major banks experienced disruptions, highlighting the extensive reach of the outage.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1. Boot into Safe Mode or Windows Recovery Environment. 2. Navigate to `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Crowd Strike`. 3. Delete the file named “C-00000291*.sys”. 4. Reboot the system normally.
Stay updated through official channels for the latest developments on the outage and service restorations.
Global Microsoft Windows Outage Affects Services Worldwide
