The global CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 served as a stark reminder of the fragility of our digital infrastructure. In response, Microsoft is undertaking a fundamental reinvention of its operating system with the Windows Resiliency Initiative. It’s a strategic overhaul designed to make sure Windows can withstand crises of similar scale and impact in the […]
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When a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike caused millions of Windows PCs to crash in 2024, Microsoft sought to answer why so many systems were so fragile. The result: a smarter, more resilient Windows designed to stay online, recover faster, and avoid another mass outage. Let’s break down how Microsoft is quietly transforming Windows […]
In the wake of the 2024 CrowdStrike incident, which rendered countless Windows PCs unusable, Microsoft is rethinking how Windows handles critical system-level disruptions. The Windows Resiliency Initiative moves away from reactive bug fixes toward a proactive, strategic overhaul to reinforce the operating system’s ability to survive technological emergencies. Installing updates without disrupting work We’ve all […]