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Windows Server 2019/2022: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint fails after Nov. 2021 updates
[German]Short message for administrators who are already productive with Windows Server 2019 or even Windows Server 2022 and use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as virus protection. Microsoft has admitted that after installing certain updates on these Windows Server versions, problems … Continue reading
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Windows attacks via 0-day in installer and vulnerability in MSHTML
[German]Attackers are exploiting a now-patched CVE-2021-40444 vulnerability in Microsoft's MSHTML routines to attack Windows systems. And the 0-day vulnerability in Windows Installer that I addressed here on the blog the other days is being exploited by malware for privilege escalation. … Continue reading
Does the User State Migration Tool corrupt the Windows Start menu?
[German]Do any of you use the User State Migration Tool to transfer data in the profile to other machines? It looks like the User State Migration Tool (USMT) corrupts the start menu settings in the user profile. Has anyone made … Continue reading
Windows 10 Updates fixes network printer errors and other bugs (Nov. 22, 2021)
[German]On November 22, 2021, Microsoft released several optional cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 1809 (LTSC, Server) as well as version 2004 to 21H2 (and Server) that are supposed to fix various bugs. These include bugs in network printing as … Continue reading
Windows 11 Update KB5007262 fixes printing errors and many other bugs (2021/11/22)
[German]Microsoft has released the update KB5007262 for Windows 11 on November 22, 2021. It is an optional update that is supposed to fix a long list of fat bugs in this best of all Windows operating systems. I've seen in … 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 ...
0-Day LPE Vulnerability in Windows Installer (Nov. 2021)
[German]A security researcher has found a 0-day vulnerability in Windows Installer that allows a local attacker to gain administrative privileges. The 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege' vulnerability CVE-2021-41379 has been patched in November 2021. But there is a workaround, the … Continue reading
Windows 10 21H2 ADMX templates released (Nov. 2021)
[German]Microsoft released the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) last week (see Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) released). Now, as of November 19, 2021, they have also updated the Windows administrative templates to cover Windows 10 version 21H2.
Windows 10: Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities in Update Assistant; and CVE Revisions
[German]Short addendum from this week. Microsoft has issued a security warning for November 16, 2021. It states that the Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege has security vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is about two vulnerabilities CVE-2021-42297 and CVE-2021-43211. In addition, … Continue reading
Windows 1.0 released on November 20, 1985
Microsoft introduced its first Windows with version number 1.0 on November 20, 1985. I didn't really notice the event at that time. And I won't tell you the hardware requirements at that time, because I don't want to bring tears … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Installer issues with app updates or repair
[German]Microsoft once again had to admit to a problem that affects both Windows 10 from version 2004 and Windows 11. After installing an update, the MSI installer may cause trouble, as both repairing and updating applications (apps) no longer works. … Continue reading