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What a simple fix (possumpat.io)

submitted 1 month ago by variants@possumpat.io to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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Seeing the crowdstrike solution reminded me of the old memes

Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike

Locate and delete file matching "C-00000291*.sys"

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[-] earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 month ago

system32 is legacy crap anyways and is not used anymore. Everything important is stored in system64

[-] sirico@feddit.uk 15 points 1 month ago

Did this as a kid 600mb folder I needed space for quake

[-] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

I only wanted to triforce.

Now I need to fix dad's laptop before he gets home!

[-] Saganaki@lemmy.one 7 points 1 month ago

It’s an unnecessary folder if you’re running 64-bit.

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

It's only there in case you downgrade your processor.

[-] Iapar@feddit.org 6 points 1 month ago

[-] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

Gonna have to bust out the good old carbon dating kit for this meme

[-] tourist@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

In my mind, this is exactly what happened with crowdstrike

[-] iAvicenna@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

but that is where the 1TB "system files" folder is

this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2024

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