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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 10 22H2: Preview Update KB5066198 (September 25, 2025)
[German]Two days late, Microsoft has released the preview update KB5066198 for Windows 10 22H2. Among other things, this fixes the SMBv1 bug, which was already eliminated for Windows 11 23H2 on September 23, 2025, via a preview update. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Update, Windows 10 22H2
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Windows Server 2016: Doesn't get updates since August 2025
[German]I'm posting a problem here on the blog that an administrator brought to my attention last week. He is still running Windows Server 2016 Essentials and is facing the problem that Windows updates are no longer being offered for it. … Continue reading
Windows 10: Microsoft offers ESU in the EEA without conditions for consumers
[German]This is an exciting development. Microsoft has promised a consumer protection organization that private users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will receive the Extended Security Update (ESU) program without any requirements such as a backup app, Microsoft account, etc. … Continue reading
Windows 11 23H2: SMBv1 bug fixed by update KB5065790
[German]After installing the security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (and also some Server versions) released on September 9, 2025, a problem with accessing SMBv1 network shares occurs for users. As of September 23, 2025, Microsoft has fixed this … Continue reading
Windows 10 22H2/Windows 11 23H2-25H2: Preview Updates (September 23/25/29, 2025)
[German]Microsoft released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5065790 for Windows 11 23H2 on September 23, 2025. For Windows 10 22H2, the preview update KB5066198 was not released until September 25, 2025. The preview update KB5065789 for Windows 11 24H2/25H2 was … 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 11 25H2: ISO installation image and enablement update available
[German]The feature update Windows 11 Version 25H2, expected in fall 2025, has not yet been officially announced by Microsoft. However, the ISO files with the installation media are apparently available on Microsoft servers. The enablement update, which allows Windows 11 … Continue reading
Windows 11 24H2: Out-of-Band-Update KB5068221
[German]Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 11 24H2 (as well as the yet-to-be-released Windows 11 25H2) effective September 22, 2025. This out-of-band update fixes a bug in App-V virtualization compatibility that affects Microsoft Office applications. Here are a … Continue reading
Windows 11 24H2: Camera bug fixed; new problem with DRM media playback
[German]Brief update from the end of last week. Microsoft has announced that it has finally fixed a camera bug (existing since 2024) that caused apps to freeze. However, after installing the August 2025 Preview Update (and subsequent updates), some apps … Continue reading
Running Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 securely after October 2025 – Part 2
[German]n Part 1, I mentioned that Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2019 will no longer be supported as of October 14, 2025. In Part 2, I would like to discuss the implications and also highlight the … Continue reading
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Tagged EOL, Office 2016/2019, Windows 10
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End of support for Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 in October 2025 – Part 1
[German]Quick note for users of Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2019. Microsoft recently reminded users that support for these products will end on October 14, 2025. On this date, security updates for Windows 10 and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Office 2016, Office 2019, Security, Windows 10
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