Explanation

Creating a filter: I read the prompt and it seems fine. On second thought, we're wary about the final word "it." What does this pronoun refer to -- the software giant or the operating system? Its reference is unclear, so it's in error. We look for an answer choice that solves the pronoun problem.

Applying the filter: All of the rest do, so we will have to start over with choice (B) and look for objective defects.

Finding objective defects: The answer choices differ in how they express the failure. Choice (B) gives us "operating system's failing," which is proper grammar but poor style (i.e., awkward). In (C), "failed attempt" is somewhat redundant -- failure involves an attempt. (D) and (E) are better with the simple and clear "failure." Choice (D) is out because the phrase to "try and thrive" something is colloquial English, not proper English. The proper idiom is "try to do something," not "try and do something." The correct answer is (E).