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Friday, July 19, when the CrowdStrike update caused Windows outages worldwide, is now written in history. With 8.5 million Windows devices impacted globally it's hard to imagine the pressure IT teams faced. Yet, it’s amazing how swift and efficient actions of some of them restored their critical systems quickly. They definitely had a good plan on how to act in such situations. This incident proves that investing in IT prevention and impact mitigation is wise. It's cheaper and more effective to fix problems you prepared for than those you didn't. Support IT teams and prioritize preventative measures for a stable digital world. PS: Have you tried the Microsoft’s Recovery Tool? https://lnkd.in/dKuf5P-V

We have updated the recovery tool with improved automation for recovery of Windows devices impacted by the CrowdStrike issue. https://lnkd.in/gDqnFDc6

UPDATE - PXE remediation action has been added. For most customers, the other recovery options will help restore your devices. However, if devices are unable to use the option to recover from USB, for example, because of security policies or port availability, IT admins can use PXE to remediate. To use this solution, you can use the Windows Imaging Format (WIM) image that the Microsoft recovery tool creates in an existing PXE environment. The affected devices need to be on the same network subnet as the existing PXE server. Alternatively, you can use the PXE server approach outlined in the blog. This option works best when you can easily move the PXE server from subnet to subnet for remediation purposes.

Following my post on Friday here is the New Recovery Tool to help you with CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints

Detailed guidance for Windows recovery due to CrowdslStrike outage. Includes steps for BitLocker enabled devices. #crowdstrike #windows #bsod #windowsrecovery

🚨 A recent Windows update caused widespread BSODs, but Microsoft has rolled out a fix. know more, check out my latest blog post: [ https://lnkd.in/gT6Jr4Dg ] #Microsoft #BlueScreen #BSOD #TechTips #WindowsUpdate #Productivity

Crowdstrike and Microsoft both indicate that rebooting your Windows PC several times (up to 15 times), should get you past the Crowdstrike BSOD. Have you tried this? Did it work for you? If not, Microsoft and Crowdstrike have developed a useful tool, which you can find here; https://lnkd.in/gcAq_mGs

New Recovery Tool to help with #CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints As a follow-up to the CrowdStrike Falcon agent issue impacting Windows clients and servers, Microsoft has released an updated recovery tool with two repair options to help IT admins expedite the repair process. The signed Microsoft Recovery #Tool can be found in the Microsoft Download Center

CrowdStrike shitstorm. The only way for now is to restart the servers one by one, remove CrowdStrike and then run it. Apparently, systems with encrypted drives (most corporate laptops these days) are especially problematic to fix. https://lnkd.in/dud4KRRe

This morning's #Microsoft and #Crowdstrike outage serves as a crucial reminder for #IT professionals to reassess how we manage dependencies and place trust in different platforms. The widespread outage highlights the importance of robust contingency plans for infrastructure and security in such scenarios. How did this outage affect you, and what insights have you gained from this experience? Share your thoughts on how we can better prepare for and mitigate similar incidents in the future. #BSOD #outage #Windows #Global #technology #Infrastructure #Security Read more about the impact of the outage: