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Microsoft also released a Recovery Tool.

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Published onJuly 22, 2024

published onJuly 22, 2024

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Did you experience the frightening blue screen of death (BSOD) on your Windows PC? Many businesses and enterprises were gazing at this disturbing screen due to an update problem with CrowdStrike Falcon sensor software:over 8 million Windows PCs were affected, and many departments, from healthcare sectors to airports and banks, experienced the issue.

The problem made BSODs show up with the error message “csagent.sys (PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONEPAGED_AREA). ” CrowdStrike, a company famous for its endpoint security solutions that prevent malware and cyberattacks, teamed up with Microsoft to react promptly to this worldwide blackout.

Microsoft and CrowdStrike continue to work on resolving the issue. They have issued guidance and tools that can assist IT and system admins get systems back online. Microsoft has madea Recovery Tool available, while CrowdStrike has put up a “Remediation and Guidance Hub” on its website.

This hub is a gold mine of information about how to find out which hosts are affected, fix problems, and retrieve lost Bitlocker keys. It’s the place where admins can go for answers.

Now, for those who are not so technical. If your system functions as it should, there will be no direct effect on your protection with the Falcon sensor in place.

Both companies have stressed that they have found the problem, limited its impact, and applied a solution. Crucially, this was not caused by a cyberattack. It is a small comfort amid chaos.

For those affected, it is straightforward what to do. You should check if this issue impacts your hosts, follow the remediation steps, and watch for more updates on official channels.

Meanwhile,CrowdStrike’s CEO has apologizedand assured customers that they will work hard to solve the incident while remaining transparent during this period.

More about the topics:crowdstrike,Windows

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

CrowdStrike releases a Remediation and Guidance Hub for the Windows PCs' BSOD issues#