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Category Archives: Windows
Microsoft publishes script to recreate inetpub
[German]On April 2025 Patchday, there was confusion under Windows 10/11 about a folder "inetpub" that had been created. Some users deleted this folder, although Microsoft requires it. Microsoft has now released a "repair" script that restores this folder on the … Continue reading
Operating system share (End of May 2025); Windows 11 don't climb
[German]It's June 2025 and Statcounter's figures on operating system distribution on the desktop are available again for the end of May 2025. Since Windows 10 will no longer be supported in October 2025, Windows 11 is the only option for … Continue reading
Windows 11: Trouble with Intel driver update (XMG Neo 17 E24)
[German]Question: Has anyone observed issues with Windows 11 that are related to Intel driver updates? A blog reader has pointed out errors with an XMG Neo 17 E24 notebook.
EU DMA is working: Microsoft no longer imposes Edge, Store, Search etc.
[German]It's simply marvelous how the Digital Markets Act of the European Union (EU) works. Microsoft has now announced that it is changing its approach in Windows 10 and 11, no longer making Edge the default browser for users, making the … Continue reading
Windows design flaw allows disabling user group policies since over 25 years
[German]A somewhat unconventional design decision by the Windows developers makes it possible for attackers to locally override group policies for users (user group policies). Normal user rights and a dll file shipped with Windows are sufficient. Microsoft has no plans … 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 24H2: PowerShell AppLocker/WDAC Script Enforcement was broken for months
[German]On this occasion, I'll take up a topic that came to my attention at the beginning of May 2025. Administrators noticed that the PowerShell Script Enforcement in AppLocker/WDAC had been broken for months. Although this should now be fixed with … Continue reading
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Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2: Update KB5058405 causes BSOD 0xc0000098
[German]Another addendum from the May 2025 patchday. The update KB5058405 rolled out on May 13, 2025 for Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2 leads to a blue screen with the error code 0xc0000098 on some systems. The system hangs in recovery … Continue reading
Windows 10 end of support: The "End of 10" campaign to switch to Linux
[German]On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 22H2 with the delivery of the last security updates. Enthusiasts want to use the end of Windows 10 in the "End of 10" campaign to persuade users to switch … Continue reading
BadSuccessor: Read up on the dMSA AD privilege increase issue
[German]Recently, security researchers have pointed out a potential vulnerability lurking in the delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) newly introduced in Windows Server 2025. By abusing dMSAs, attackers can take over any principal in the domain. A security researcher is critical … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Preview Updates May 27, 28,2025
[German]Microsoft has released optional cumulative (preview) updates for Windows 11 22H2-23H2 (KB5058502) on April 27, 2025 and for Windows 11 24H2 (KB5058499) on April 28, 2025. There is also the preview update KB5058481 for Windows 10 22H2. These updates contain … Continue reading