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Category Archives: Windows
Windows WPBT vulnerability allows Rootkit installation
[German]I would like to once again flush up a security issue that affects users of Windows systems. In September, it became known that a vulnerability in WPBT allows attackers to install a rootkit on Windows machines. There is virtually nothing … Continue reading
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 RTM, released to OEMs
[German]I had also reported in the blog post Windows 11 IoT Enterprise only with 36 months support that the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise would be available soon. Microsoft has now announced in this Techcommunity post dated 10/26/2021 that Windows 10 … Continue reading
Reports say: Microsoft works on a low cost Surface Laptop with Windows 11 SE
[German]There was a report this week that Microsoft is working on a Windows 11 SE. This variant is said to be intended for a low-priced Surface Laptop. Microsoft wants to attack the Chromebook market with it. Some information and thoughts … Continue reading
Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (0-day) in all Windows Versions
[German]In all Windows versions, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022, there is an unpatched Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. This should have been patched since August 2021, but the security update in question did not close the vulnerability completely. Fortunately, … Continue reading
Notebooks (Acer, Lenovo) suddenly fails with "no bootable device" (Oct. 2021)
[German]It looks like the last few days devices from Acer, Lenovo etc. with Windows suddenly refuse to boot with "no bootable device". The cause is not quite clear yet – it could have been a Windows update. Furthermore, it seems … 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: Updates are blocked in Hyper-V
[German]As of October 12, 2021, the first cumulative updates for Windows 11 have been released, and even though Microsoft has said that machines that do not meet the minimum requirements may not receive updates, many users have reported that such … Continue reading
Windows 10 Pro: Issues after installing updates from Oct. 2021
[German]I'm posting a reader's observation about Windows 10 here for information and discussion on the blog. The October 2021 security updates have caused one of my German blog readers to notice that certain features in Windows 10 no longer works.
Windows 11 PC Health Check App will be installed as Windows 10 Update KB5005463
[German]Microsoft has started to automatically install its PC Health Check app on Windows 10 systems via Windows Update. The update KB5005463 installs the app automatically. The controversial app can be used to check whether the computer meets the minimum hardware … Continue reading
Windows 10 V2004-21H1 Preview Update (2021/10/26)
[German]As of October 26, 2021 (4th Tuesday of the month, D-Week), Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update for Windows 10 version 2004 through version 21H1. I haven't found anything on Windows 10 version 1909. Here is an overview … Continue reading
20 years of Windows XP
[German]Exactly 20 years ago, on October 25, 2001, Microsoft launched a new operating system called Windows XP (XP stands for eXPerience). What was heavily criticized at the beginning because of its colorful (Luna) user interface and "immense resource consumption" later … Continue reading