Windows PCs bricked by CrowdStrike update

Security company releases fixes after update causes computers to crash

Users advised to restart in safe mode to fix the issue

An update to a product from infosec vendor CrowdStrike is bricking computers running Windows. The update is causing computers to crash and display the blue screen of death.

CrowdStrike has released a couple of fixes for the issue. Users are advised to restart their computers in safe mode to fix the issue.

To restart in safe mode, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the CrowdStrike directory, usually found in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike.
2. Delete the CrowdStrike.sys file.
3. Restart your computer.

If you are still experiencing problems, you can contact CrowdStrike support for assistance.