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Microsoft points finger at the EU for not being able to lock down Windows (www.neowin.net)
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[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 39 points 4 months ago (10 children)

Meanwhile a Microsoft employee on how to prevent such an issue under Linux: https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-Auto-Boot-Assessment

[–] 800XL@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (6 children)

I don't know enough about Windows 10/11, but aren't they supposed to boot into a menu thet allows you to pick the last known good configuration before it evens boots to the gui?

[–] jonc211@programming.dev 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Apparently it’s because CrowdStrike installed their device driver as one that must start when Windows starts.

Explained here: https://youtu.be/wAzEJxOo1ts?feature=shared&t=675

I’ve linked to the specific time where he explains that issue, but tbh the whole video is worth watching.

[–] christopher@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

I don't use Windows these days but I still enjoy Dave's channel

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