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Windows 10 V1903: Review of update KB4512941
[German]Within this blog post I try to sort out some issues caused by the cumulative update KB4512941 for Windows 10 Version 1903. Addendum: Microsoft just confirmed the Cortana/Search issue.
Windows 10 V1903: High CPU load from Cortana, Search broken, blame August 2019 Updates
[German]Users of Windows 10 version 1903 may run into problems after installing several August 2019 updates. Cortana causes a high CPU load on a core and the search does not work. And that doesn't necessarily depend on KB4512941 alone.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Cortana, IssueUpdate, KB4512508, KB4512941, Windows 10 V1903
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Windows 10 V1903 Update KB4512941: Workaround for the Cortana high CPU load issue
[German]Since August 21, 2019, Microsoft has been testing the KB4512941 cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1903 with insiders. However, the update causes a high CPU load on a core on some systems.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Cortana, KB4512941, ndows 10 V1903, Problem, Update
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Windows 7: Microsoft removed Update hold for systems with Symantec Endpoint Protection
[German]Since August 27, 2019, Microsoft has lifted the update blockade for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for systems with installed Symantec/Norton antivirus software. Symantec has given Microsoft permission to release Windows updates. However, these users should install … Continue reading
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Symantec, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008
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Are there Battery Problems with Surface Book 2 and Pro 5/6?
[German]It seems that owners of Microsoft's Surface Tablet PCs are still plagued by battery problems. Especially the latest firmware update for battery optimization seems to have side effects.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Windows 10 V1903: RDP (dwm.exe) causes high CPU load, freezes VMs
[German]Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) has a bug in Remote Desktop Connections (RDP). These cause a high CPU load on a CPU core when disconnecting the session. There are also reports that VMs freeze on RDP connections (when … Continue reading
Microsofts Your Phone down
[German], Microsoft's Your Phone service, which can pair compatible (Android) smartphones with Windows 10, failed today (August 26, 2019). The service has been down all day.
Windows 10 V1809/1903: Upgrade for Zebra Tablet PCs blocked
[German]Microsoft has blocked the upgrade from older Windows versions to Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903) and even for Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809) for ruggedized Zebra Tablet PCs due to problems.
Windows 7 SP1: Update KB4512506 causes error 0x800F0816
[German]The monthly KB4512506 Security Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 causes installation error 0x800F0816 on some systems. Here is some information.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Error 0x800F0816, KB4512506, Update, Windows 7
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Hyper-V 2nd Gen: Can’t install an operating system
[German]In Hyper-V, you may not be able to install guest operating systems in Generation 2 VMs. The installation process ends with a 'PXE Network boot using IPv4 …' message.