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Windows 10 creates garbage files (.checkpoint files) in Windows/System32
[German]I'm posting a problem here in the blog that a reader reported by email. The Windows user regularly receives files with the file name extension .checkpoint and (presumably) a UUID code as the file name in the Windows System32 folder. … Continue reading
Outlook 2016: Links broken after update from July 11, 2023 (KB5002427) – Security warning appears when clicking links
[German]The security update KB5002427 for Outlook 2016 from July 11, 2023 (as well as the Click-2-Run updates of Office from the same date) cause an unpleasant bug. If the user wants to open links in Outlook 2016, the program displays … Continue reading
Exchange Online blocked emails (June 18, 2023)
[German]Today, July 18, 2023, Microsoft's Exchange Online cloud service appears to have been experiencing a [partial] glitch since morning (8 a.m. UTM). German blog readers reported that emails are being blocked. There are various references to issues on 3rd party … Continue reading
Outlook startup asks for "re-open windows", options to disable missing
[German]Microsoft seems to have shipped a new bug in Outlook with the late June 2023 Office updates. A blog reader pointed out to me that he is struggling with the problem that every time he starts Outlook, it asks if … Continue reading
Outlook.com search issue ;(July 6/7, 2023); MS Teams "duplicate contacts" bug unfixed since end of March 2023.
[German]Microsoft is struggling with various disruptions to its cloud infrastructure in the last few hours (July 6 / 7, 2023). Hours ago, the search in Outlook.com was broken – the cause was probably a faulty update. And currently the status … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Windows 10/11: June update can prevent Outlook and App from starting, bug fix available
[German]On Windows systems, it was possible that Microsoft Outlook or other 32-bit apps or applications were prevented from starting after installing the June 13, 2023 security updates. The issue occurred in conjunction with anti-virus, anti-malware or security software from certain … Continue reading
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Microsoft 365 (Business) Outlook shows black font on black background
[German]Here's an issue that is probably affecting Outlook users (from Microsoft 365 Business) since long. Incoming (html) emails from some providers are displayed with black text on a black background. It hits sporadic some accounts and some mails, sometimes it's … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Problems with Start menu, search and UWP apps fixed
[German]Microsoft has finally responded with the June 2023 Preview updates and claims to have fixed annoying bugs in Windows 10 as well as Windows 11 that affect the Start menu, Windows Search and UWP app launches. I had reported here … Continue reading
Twitter locks out users without account … Nitter also down
[German]Unpleasant surprise of a special kind by Twitter. As of June 30, 2023, users who do not have an account with Twitter will no longer be able to access content on the short messaging service. They will be redirected to … Continue reading
Windows 11 22H2: Effective Access problem in Explorer fixed
[English]Microsoft has fixed the Effective Access issue in Explorer with the Windows 11 22H2 Preview update KB5027303, dated June 27, 2023. The issue was caused by the May 2023 security updates for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.