Millions of Windows users worldwide face the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, which is causing their system to shut down or restart suddenly. According to a notification issued by Microsoft, this issue is due to a recent update to CrowdStrike's 'Falcon Sensor'.
The bug has impacted many companies, banks, and government offices globally. Most Indian airlines have shared updates with travelers on X (formerly Twitter). According to an aviation company called Cirium, over a thousand flights worldwide have been suspended till now.
Global Airlines Get Affected
A global failure at Microsoft has caused severe interruptions to air travel along with other wide-ranging effects. Major operational difficulties were faced by significant airlines working in India such as Vistara, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa. Many of the flights had to be cancelled or delayed due to this outage.
Some of the US Airlines that provide cheap flights have also been affected by this outage. These airlines include Allegiant, Frontier Airlines, and SunCountry.
How is it Affecting People Worldwide?
The Blue Screen of Death is affecting millions of Windows users worldwide. The disruptions are causing unplanned computer restarts or shutdowns. There are situations where consumers lose important time and unsaved data due to machines restarting repeatedly.
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What is BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)?
Blue Screen errors, also known as black screen faults or STOP code issues, generally occur when a major software issue causes Windows to suddenly shut down or restart the operating system.
The computers that are affected due to this outage are showing a notification that reads "Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.” Users all around the globe can see this comment on their computer screens.
What to do in Such Cases?
These mistakes may be the result of software or hardware issues. If you installed new hardware and got a Blue Screen error, follow these steps:
Step 1: Shut Down your PC.
Step 2: Remove the new hardware.
Step 3: Restart your PC.
If you are still facing the problem of restarting your computer, try to open it in safe mode.
You can also try updating Windows with the latest patches via Windows Update, seeking help from other sources, or restoring Windows to an earlier restore point.
Future Lesson with This Outage
A worldwide outage that affected Microsoft users today caused serious disruptions for people and businesses that depended on Windows as their main operating system. However, users of MacBooks and Chromebooks were untouched by these widespread technical issues.
This incident highlights the monopoly of Microsoft in the world of operating systems. It further necessitates the need for using a variety of operating systems in offices and organisations, so as not to rely on one.
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