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RDS issues after Windows update KB5015808
[German]I am posting an issue here on the blog that was reported recently to me by a blog reader. He is experiencing massive issues with his Server 2016 based RDS infrastructure after installing update KB5015808 (for Windows 10 version 1607 … Continue reading
Windows: "Service host: Local system" runs with high CPU/disk load after boot since update
[German]German blog reader Willi B. contacted me by mail the days because he ran into a problem under Windows 8.1. Since one of the last updates he has the problem that the service "Service Host: Local System" runs with high … Continue reading
Microsoft: Workaround for Outlook crash; rollback of Microsoft 365 to version 2205
[German]Users of Microsoft Office products beware. Microsoft has commented on a crash bug in Outlook (I reported recently) and published a workaround. In addition, Microsoft 365 had to be rolled back from version 2206 to version 2205 due to app … Continue reading
Issue with Excel 2013 Update KB5002242 (August 9, 2022)
[German]Microsoft has released security update KB5002242 for Excel 2013 on August 9, 2022 (Patchday). The patch is supposed to eliminate both a vulnerability and a bug in this Excel version. However, there is feedback from readers on the blog that … Continue reading
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Tagged Excel, Patchday 8.2022, Problem, Security, Update
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Windows 10/11: XPS documents cannot be opened after update
[German]Microsoft has informed its users of Windows 10, Windows 11 and various Windows Server versions about a new bug introduced via update. One is affected when one suddenly cannot open XPS documents anymore if these documents have characters outside the … Continue reading
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Tagged Problem, Update, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server
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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: Systems with latest CPUs vulnerable to data damage
[German]Windows systems (Windows 11, Windows Server 2022) that uses CPUs with support of latest Vector Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) (VAES) command set may be vulnerable to data corruption. That's the simple message Microsoft released to its user base on August … Continue reading
Windows Server 2019: Update KB5015811 causes (performance) problems
[German]In advance of the August 2022 patchday on 8/9/2022, another quick note for administrators responsible for Windows Server 2019 (or LTSC versions of Windows 10 Enterprise 1909). There is still little on the internet – but feedback in my blogs … Continue reading
Epson disables printers due to "obsolete ink sponges"
[German]Users of a printer from the Japanese manufacturer Epson might experience an unpleasant surprise. On certain devices, a message suddenly appears that a "part in the device" has reached the end of its life. The printer still works, but is … Continue reading
Windows 10: Update KB5014666 causes issues with Input Indicator and Language Bar
[German]With the preview update released at the end of June 2022 for Windows 10 20H2 to 21H2, there is an issue that the input indicator and language bar may no longer be displayed in the status area of the taskbar. … Continue reading
ACCDE/MDE Bug (VBA Library Error ) in Access 2013/2016 fixed?
[German]Brief information for Microsoft Access users who have been suffering from an Access ACCDE/MDE bug introduced via update for weeks. Microsoft has also fixed the VBA library bug in Access for these versions with updates KB5002248 for Office 2016 and … Continue reading