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Windows Server 2022: "SMTP Server" feature will be uninstalled by updates

[German]A blog reader has contacted me by e-mail, because he faced an issue. On a Windows Server 2022, the "SMTP Server" feature is uninstalled with every update installation. This has now happened for the second time around Patchday. After researching, … Continue reading

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Hornetsecurity is down (June 7, 2024; since ~ 7:00 a.m.)

[German]German blog reader Jona contacted me a few minutes ago and asked, whether I know anything about a malfunction at "Hornet-Security". In the meantime, there is a second report from Matthias about a service disruption. But it looks as if … Continue reading

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Edge's annoying full-screen promoting pop-ups since version 125

[German]I've got reports about an annoying behavior of Microsoft Edge browser since version 125. The Microsoft Edge is displaying annoying full-screen pop-ups promoting the browser after each launch. This occurs when Edge and Bing are not set as the default. … Continue reading

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Microsoft 365 version 2405 causes memory errors and freezes in Access

[German]Microsoft released version 2405 for Microsoft 365/Office 365 apps at the end of May 2024. I have now received feedback from blog readers complaining about Microsoft Access crashing. There may be a memory leak that is causing various problems with … Continue reading

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Windows 11: (P-Core) problems with Intel hybrid CPUs and network drivers

[German]Windows 11 contains pitfalls for gamers, video editing users etc. that the majority of users are not even aware of. A blog reader sent me the relevant information at the end of May 2024 (thanks for that). According to the … Continue reading

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

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New teams application in Vmware Horizon

[German]Microsoft is working hard to push its new Teams 2.0 client into the user community. Even if the old Teams client is still available for a while, IT decision-makers may sooner or later be faced with the problem of how … Continue reading

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Windows 11 22H2-23H2: Preview update KB5037853 causes taskbar issues

[German]On May 29, 2024, Microsoft published the preview update KB5037853 for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. Its fixes are to be rolled out to all systems on Patchday in June 2024. It has now emerged that this update is associated … Continue reading

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Edge 125.0.2535.67 update bypasses WSUS (May 2024)

[German]This smells like trouble for administrators in enterprise environments, where the Edge browser is usually used. A blog reader informed me that the Edge had updated to version 125.0.2535.67, although this is definitely not released in the WSUS.

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Windows 11: Update KB5036980 blocks activation of the Enterprise subscription

[German]A quick note for administrators who manage Windows 11 clients in corporate environments. With the April 2024 preview update KB5036980, Microsoft caused a problem for administrators who wanted to switch from Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Enterprise using AutoPilot. … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2019 OOB update KB5039705: Fails on Citrix with error 0x8007371B

[German]In mid-May 2024, Microsoft released the out-of-band update KB5039705 for Windows Server 2019, which is intended to correct the installation error 0x800f0982 of the security update KB5037765 from May 2024 on systems with a non-English language pack. However, administrators in … Continue reading

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