Many countries around the world encountered Microsoft blue screen, and some systems of the Paris Olympics were affected

Release time：2024-07-19 20:49:31 Source：NBC news, CBS news

On July 19th, local time, a number of applications and services offered by Microsoft (MSFT, stock price $440.37, market value $3.3 trillion) faced significant disruptions. Users experienced access delays, incomplete functions, and total inaccessibility. Users posted screenshots of blue screens on social media, with the Twitter phrase "Thank you Microsoft, early holiday" trending. One netizen remarked, "If you get this on your Windows computer... you are not alone... the whole world is getting it today." Another noted their laptop had crashed and restarted 20 times within 40 minutes.

Microsoft announced that its cloud services had returned to normal following the interruption. However, the company acknowledged that some customers might still experience residual issues. The outage impacted various Microsoft 365 services, including Teams. Frontier Airlines, based in the United States, also reported system impacts leading to potential disruptions in flight operations. Preliminary analysis suggests the incident might be linked to a third-party security software update. This kind of widespread system failure highlights the critical role of cybersecurity and the need for international cooperation in this domain. The incident underscores the dependency of modern society on stable and secure digital infrastructure. Microsoft is actively investigating the root cause of the issue and seeking a resolution.

Musk calls global Windows outage 'biggest IT fail ever'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also owns the social media platform X, voiced several complaints about the CrowdStrike outages to his 190 million followers. Musk labeled the global Windows outage as the "biggest IT fail ever." He noted that while Microsoft's systems were down, X remained operational, even responding with a laughing emoji to a post about the blue screen failures.

Impact on the Paris Olympics

The organizers of the Paris Olympics reported that some systems were affected by the global software and cloud service outage. The certification system was disrupted, preventing some individuals from receiving badges before the opening ceremony. The outage also affected flight operations, impacting the check-in process at the Olympic Village. However, the Olympic ticketing system remained unaffected, and the Olympic torch relay continued as scheduled.

Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris Olympic Committee, assured that an emergency plan was in place to mitigate the effects of the outage. The main issues were related to certification and clothing distribution, with efforts ongoing to resolve them swiftly.

How to Fix Blue Screen Errors in Windows

According to Microsoft's official guidance, blue screen errors occur due to serious issues that cause Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly. These errors can stem from hardware or software problems. If new hardware was added before the mistake, removing it and restarting the PC might help. If restarting fails, initiating the PC in safe mode can be beneficial.

Users can also check for updates via Windows Update, seek assistance from other sources, or restore Windows to a previous state.

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