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CrowdStrike update triggers Blue Screen of Death for thousands of Windows PCs and servers

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Published on 24 April 2026
CrowdStrike update triggers Blue Screen of Death for thousands of Windows PCs and servers

A single update can force sudden reboots across offices

Thousands of Windows users in the US and Australia report the Blue Screen of Death after a recent CrowdStrike update. The BSOD can abruptly restart or shut down systems, hitting companies, banks, and government offices. Microsoft says it’s working on a fix while users are urged to remove recently added hardware, update Windows, or run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter.

  • CrowdStrike’s recent update is linked to widespread BSOD reports
  • Affected systems may abruptly restart or shut down
  • Microsoft is investigating and working on a resolution
  • Users can try removing new hardware and running BSOD troubleshooting
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