New Recovery Tool to help with CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints
Microsoft released a new recovery tool to fix CrowdStrike Falcon agent issue on Windows. It requires a 64-bit Windows client, admin rights, a 1GB USB drive, and BitLocker key. The tool creates a bootable USB for repair. Not integrated with Microsoft Intune.
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A new recovery tool has been released by Microsoft to address the CrowdStrike Falcon agent issue affecting Windows clients and servers. The tool, available for download from the Microsoft Download Center, aims to assist IT Admins in expediting the repair process. It requires a Windows 64-bit client with administrative privileges and a USB drive with at least 1GB of free space. Users must also have the BitLocker recovery key for impacted devices. The tool involves executing a PowerShell script to create a bootable USB drive, which is then used to repair affected devices by following specific steps during the reboot process. Microsoft emphasizes that this tool is not integrated with Microsoft Intune but is shared as a support tip to aid customers. For further details and instructions, users are directed to the provided links for additional information on the CrowdStrike issue and recovery steps.
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11 commentsI've already heard from multiple non-technical people presenting this as a "Microsoft problem". "Omg, did you hear what Microsoft just did to their customers?". I don't know if CS subtly pulling strings to look less guilty, but probably just happens by simple association "blue screen of death = Windows problem". Can't image Microsoft is too happy to take this kind of a reputational hit.
Also, while they're at it, add Trellex.
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