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Global IT Outage Triggers Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death

CrowdStrike software glitch causes widespread disruption, affecting businesses, government agencies, and airports worldwide.

  • Microsoft advises users to restart affected systems up to 15 times to resolve the issue.
  • The Blue Screen of Death, a critical Windows error, reintroduced to many users due to the outage.
  • CrowdStrike's update glitch has led to significant operational challenges, including halted airport operations.
  • Social media flooded with reports of the Blue Screen of Death, reminiscent of past Windows failures.
  • Historical confusion surrounds the origins of the Blue Screen of Death, with multiple developers claiming credit.
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