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Microsoft continues rollout for default disabling of Office VBA macros
[German] is once again moving forward with its plans to disable macros in Office 365 by default. Macros in Office are a gateway for malware such as Dridex, Emotet, Trickbot, Qbot, etc. It's an on-off story that Microsoft has been … Continue reading
Solution for access/performance issues with an Access database using an ODBC driver
[German]There are users who still access Access databases with older applications via ODBC drivers. Sometimes, when switching to newer hardware/Windows versions, access and especially performance problems occur – the database accesses are slow. A blog reader emailed me with such … Continue reading
Fix for Access ACCDE/MDE bug (VBA library bug)
[German]Something is happening for troubled users of Microsoft Access, who have been suffering for weeks from an Access ACCDE/MDE bug introduced by an update. When using forms, Access reports that the requested class library or wizard is not a VBA … Continue reading
Microsoft July 2022 Patchday issues (Windows, Office)
[German]As of July 12, 2022 (second Tuesday of the month, patchday at Microsoft), a number of security updates for Office and Windows have been released. The security updates also eliminate 84 vulnerabilities, one of which is 0-day. Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading
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Office updates destroys Access run time and apps
[German]I got reports, that Microsoft Office 365 version 2206 (Build 15330.20246) is causing issues with VBA in Access applications. And I got reports, that KB5002121 for Office 2013 and KB5002112 for Office 2016 is causing the same issue.
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 ...
Patchday: Microsoft Office Updates (July 12, 2022)
[German]On July 12, 2022 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for still-supported Microsoft Office versions and other products. Here is an overview of the available updates.
Outlook/Apps failing sending mails? Microsoft has disabled SMTP (July 2022)
[German]Very brief information for users and administrators who use Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office 365 with Exchange Online and are suddenly confronted with the problem that the sending of emails in Microsoft Outlook or in other applications is on strike. … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (July 12, 2022)
[German]On July 12, 2022, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, etc. – as well as for other products – were released. The security updates also eliminate 84 vulnerabilities, including one 0-day. Below is a compact … Continue reading
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Office macro blockade: suspension is only temporary
[German]Microsoft has explained itself regarding the deactivation of VBA macros in Office applications. The fact that the disabling of the macros has been withdrawn is only a temporary measure. At some point in the future, VBA macros in Office applications … Continue reading
Outlook search in Windows 11 broken again (July 2022))
[English]Quick note to people with Windows 11 who use Outlook and are wondering why search doesn't work. It's not you, Microsoft broke Outlook search again and is investigating how that could happen. At least there's confirmation that this is a … Continue reading