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Update Available To Fix Windows 10 Crashing Issue

By February 25, 2021May 11th, 2022Technology News

Back in the early days of Windows, the OS didn’t have a very good reputation. The dreaded Blue Screen of Death was an all-too-common occurrence and plugging peripherals into a Windows-based PC was referred to as “Plug and Pray” functionality. Since then though, the company really has come a long way and Windows 10 users rarely have any issues adding peripherals to their systems, and almost never see the BSOD. Until recently, that is.

Recent changes to the code have resulted in a resurgence of the appearance of the Blue Screen of Death, and it is not a development welcomed by the company’s legions of customers. Fortunately, the company quickly recognized just how serious the issue was and took the step of issuing an emergency, out of band fix to address the issue.

Specifically, you need the update if you start seeing crashes when you attempt to connect to WPA3 Wi-Fi networks. Based on research conducted by Microsoft, this bug would have been introduced when you or a member of your IT staff applied one of two updates. The first was KB4598298, which was released on January 21, 2021, and the second KB4601315, which was released on February 9, 2021.

The company stressed that if your network is currently using WPA2, you’re almost certain not to be affected by the issue. Also, they said that for those on WPA3 networks, the issue is most likely to occur when you disconnect and reconnect to a WPA3 network, or when your computer wakes from sleep or hibernation, versus a cold boot.

In any case, if you are seeing a notable increase in crashes to desktop, and especially if you start seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death, the fix is a simple one. Just grab and apply the KB5001029 patch and that should be the end of the issue.

Chris Forte

Chris Forte, President and CEO of Olmec Systems, has been in the MSP workspace for the past 25 years. Chris earned his Master’s Degree from West Virginia University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was a past member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a current member of the New Jersey Power Partners and Executive Association of New Jersey, where he has previously served on its board of directors. In his spare time, Chris enjoys traveling with his family. He also admits to being a struggling golfer and avid watcher of college football and basketball. He currently lives in Boonton Township, NJ with his wife, two daughters, son, and black lab Luna.