Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Microsoft blocks Windows 7/8.1 updates for Kaby Lake and Ryzen

Posted on 2017-03-31 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released last week some code for Windows 7 SP1 (and Windows 8.1) that blocks updates in Windows, if the operating system runs on Kaby Lake (Intel) or Ryzen (AMD) CPUs. Advertising

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Microsoft’s docs.com leaks sensitive files to everyone

Posted on 2017-03-30 by guenni

Microsoft's docs.com service has been used by many users to store private documents. But privat documents are not private, because everybody can search and view such documents. Advertising

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Fix for Microsoft’s faulty ‘WPD – 2/22/2016’ MTP driver update

Posted on 2017-03-30 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released another MTP driver update (KB4016754) for Windows that shall fix the bug introduced with 'Microsoft – WPD' driver update. Advertising

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Windows IIS 6.0 Zero Day Vulnerability is under attacks since July 2016

Posted on 2017-03-30 by guenni

Windows comes with Internet Information Services (IIS). A zero day vulnerability has been used since July 2016 to attack and compromise IIS 6.0 and take over Windows servers. Advertising

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Windows 10 Creators Update rollout begins April 11, 2017

Posted on 2017-03-29 by guenni

Microsoft has confirmed today, that the rollout of Windows 10 Creators Update begins at April 11, 2017. This is the next patchday for Microsoft products. The Build number expected for rollout is 15063 – and Windows 10 Creators Update will … Continue reading →

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Security-Update KB3191855 fixes Excel bug

Posted on 2017-03-29 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released this night (March 28, 2017) another important Security-Update KB3191855 for Microsoft Office. This update fixes a bug that causes Excel 2010 to crash. Advertising

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Windows 10 Build 15063: ISOs and upgrade wizard available

Posted on 2017-03-29 by guenni

It seems that Build 15063 will be the RTM of Windows 10 Creators Update (Version 1703). Now ISO files and an upgrade wizard are available from Microsoft. Advertising

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Mac OS 10.12.4 and iOS 10.3 available

Posted on 2017-03-29 by guenni

Apple has released a few hours ago iOS 0.3 for supported iPhones and iPads. And the released Mac OS 10.12.4 for newer Macs. Here are a few remarks what's changed and what"s new. Advertising

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Tip: Windows Update error code 0x8024xxxx list

Posted on 2017-03-27 by guenni

Sometimes Windows Update download or installation fails with an error code. A lot of update error codes are using the 0x8024xxxx (for instance 0x8024001B, stands for WU_E_SELFUPDATE_IN_PROGRESS). I've covered this topic within my blog post Windows: How to decode update … Continue reading →

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Microsoft confirms System Restore error 0x80070091

Posted on 2017-03-26 by guenni

There is an ugly issue in Windows 10 (Version 1607) – it seems that some (maybe all) users are running a system with a broken System Restore function. Here are a few more details. Advertising

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