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Windows temp folder flooded with Aria-debug-xxx.log files
[German]I'm picking up an issue that a blog reader reported to me back in March 2023. While checking his temp folder under Windows, he noticed that there are several GByte-sized log files with the name Aria-debug-xxx. His guess is that … Continue reading
Microsoft provided workaround for failed Surface Pro X cameras
Since May 23, 2023 the cameras on Microsoft's Surface Pro X don't work anymore. Microsoft has now confirmed the issue and provided workarounds for managed and unmanaged devices. I've added the details to my blog post Surface Pro X cameras … Continue reading
Windows: Patchday issues and fixes in May 2023 (Server 2022 effective access query, VPN)
[German]Windows Updates shipped in May 2023 (and previous months has brought new Bugs to Windows. For example, Microsoft is now investigating a degradation in VPN connections. Quite badly, some administrators are no longer able to query permissions for files on … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Known issues (May 2023)
[German]In the last few weeks, various bugs (partly due to updates but also during development) have slipped into Windows 10 and 11versions. For example, there are issues when copying files under Windows 10 and Windows 11 – the operation can … Continue reading
Surface Pro X cameras fails – certificate expired on May 23, 2023? Workaround possible
[German]Owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro X suddenly face a big problem. The cameras of the ARM tablet fails since May 23, 2023. The forums are full of reports from affected users – and one blog reader has also contacted … 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 ...
Azure Virtual Desktop: RDP connection issues due to SxSStackListener
[German]Anyone in the readership having issues with RDP connections to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) these days? It looks like a particular version of SxSStackListener is causing the problem. A user wrote a PowerShell script to determine the problematic version.
Windows 11: Microsoft can't solve the Defender LSA bug – update pulled
[English]Microsoft has been struggling with a "Local Security Authority" problem (LSA bug) in Defender under Windows 11 since March 2023. This LSA bug leads to errors and Defender warnings that cannot be switched off . After several "repair" attempts, the … Continue reading
Firmware update for HP Officet Jet 902x printer models triggers error 83C0000B
[German]A firmware update for its HP OfficeJet 902x printer series released by HP a week ago triggers a "BlueScreens" with the error code 83C0000B. The printer is subsequently unusable – there is no remedy (so far), some customers receive a … Continue reading
Windows 10: "News and interests" visible in the taskbar despite GPO?
[German]I'm bringing up a topic that should have been settled long ago. Microsoft "tortures" its Windows users with the taskbar entry "News and interests". Administrators can disable this feature via group policies. An administrator contacted me the other day because … Continue reading
Microsoft is installing Outlook-Preview without permission
[German]A somewhat unpleasant observation that some users and administrators are currently reporting. On some systems with Microsoft 365, the preview of the Outlook app is suddenly installed by Microsoft. I have created a short summary of the situation, which I … Continue reading