Category Archives: Windows

Fix for printing error in Windows 10 coming, more Windows printing issues (Nov. 2021)

[German]It looks like Microsoft is preparing a fix that should correct printer errors that occur on network printers due to PrintNightmare updates. At least that's what a new Windows 10 Insider Preview tells us. Furthermore, I came across a report … Continue reading

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Windows 7: Google Chrome gets support until January 2023

[German]Short message for users who are still with Windows 7 SP1 and ESU support, so possibly also receive patches until January 2023. Google has just announced that they will continue to support the Google Chrome browser until 2023 for Windows … Continue reading

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What's New for IT pros in Windows 10 21H2?

[German]Microsoft has officially released the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) as of November 16, 2021 (see my post Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) released). This is the Fall 2021 feature upgrade, which will receive support until June 23, … Continue reading

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Windows 11: Microsoft speeds up rollout – new Media Player app

[German]Microsoft has just announced that it wants to speed up the Windows 11 rollout on compatible devices. While the announcements of the past few weeks always hinted at a restrained rollout – actually, it wasn't supposed to start until 2022 … Continue reading

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Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) released

[German]Microsoft has released the feature update for Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) on 11/16/2021. In addition, the ISO installation media and an installation image are also available in the Media Creation Tool. It is only a minor feature update, … Continue reading

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Windows 11: Microsoft confirms problems with Intel Smart Sound technology

[German]Windows 11 users will have to be patient. Microsoft has confirmed compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers as known on its Windows 11 status page. However, there are suggestions on how to mitigate the problem until updated drivers … Continue reading

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AMD Windows 10 graphics drivers with vulnerabilities (Nov. 2021)

[German]Users with AMD graphics cards and Windows 10 should look into the issue of updating AMD graphics drivers. The manufacturer has admitted that its Windows 10 graphics drivers have numerous vulnerabilities. Some vulnerabilities (e.g. in the graphics driver) are classified … Continue reading

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Windows 10/Windows Server: Out-of-band updates fixes DC authentification error (2021/11/14)

[German]Microsoft has released unscheduled, so-called out-of-band updates for various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 / 2019 as well as Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 on November 14, 2021. These are intended to fix … Continue reading

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Backup and update your central Windows ADMX store

[German]I'm going to post a topic here on the blog that affects administrators of Windows systems in companies. How do you actually make sure that the central ADMX store for Windows group policies always stays up to date and can … Continue reading

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Microsoft, sustainability and Windows 11 as an environmental disaster

[German]Let's take a closer look at  Microsoft and the promise to become sustainabile. I just saw an announcement for a Microsoft Sustainability Kick-Off event. Microsoft say it's working to protect the environment. On the other hand, there are Surface models … Continue reading

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