How To Fix the Crowdstrike/BSOD Issue in Microsoft Windows

If you’re experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue related to CrowdStrike, follow these steps to resolve it:

Steps to Fix the Issue

1. Boot into Safe Mode or Windows Recovery Environment:

– Restart your computer.
– Press and hold the F8 key (or Shift + F8) during startup to enter Safe Mode or access the Windows Recovery Environment.

2. Navigate to the CrowdStrike Directory:

– Open File Explorer.
– Go to `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike`.

3. Delete the Problematic File:

– Locate the file that matches the pattern `C-00000291*.sys`.
– Right-click on the file and select “Delete“.

4. Reboot the Host Normally:

– Restart your computer normally.
– The BSOD issue should be resolved.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix the CrowdStrike-related BSOD issue and get your system back to normal operation.

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