# Microsoft Releases Recovery Tool for Windows Machines Hit By Crowdstrike Issue 🔧

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-releases-recovery-tool-for-windows-machines-hit-by-crowdstrike-issue/287523>\
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**Created:** [July 24, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-releases-recovery-tool-for-windows-machines-hit-by-crowdstrike-issue/287523 "2024-07-24T15:48:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-releases-recovery-tool-for-windows-machines-hit-by-crowdstrike-issue/287523/1 "2024-07-24T15:48:22Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Recovery Tool Introduction** : Microsoft has launched a [recovery tool](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/new-recovery-tool-to-help-with-crowdstrike-issue-impacting/ba-p/4196959) 👈 to help users affected by the recent Crowdstrike software issue. This tool creates a bootable USB drive that simplifies the recovery process.

2. **Manual Fixes vs. Tool Efficiency** : Previously, IT admins had to manually reboot PCs multiple times or boot into Safe Mode to delete the problematic CrowdStrike update file. Microsoft’s new tool automates this process, making it easier and more efficient.

3. **Tool Functionality** : The recovery tool boots into the Windows PE environment via USB, accesses the affected machine’s disk, and deletes the problematic file, allowing the machine to boot properly. If the disk is protected by BitLocker encryption, the tool prompts for the recovery key before proceeding.

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