The error — caused by a technical problem with cybersecurity software from CrowdStrike — sends users to a “blue screen of death,” telling them their device needs to restart. In a post on X, Microsoft suggested that affected users fix their computers by restoring the system to a point before the buggy CrowdStrike update went out. “Blue screen of death” is a cheeky nickname for a Windows error message that can keep users stuck rebooting their computers. But people at home can attempt to work around the blue screen of death as well. To do this, follow the steps above to power on and off until your screen shows advanced options.
