Category Archives: Windows

Will Windows 10 21H2 (build 19044) be the last feature update?

Posted on 2021-08-31 by guenni

[German]With Microsoft now putting its focus and resources to Windows 11, what's with the Windows 10 development? We will still see a feature update to Windows 10 version 21H2 in the coming weeks. But with build 19044, the last development … Continue reading →

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Windows 11: PC Health-App updated, release date and no updates for non-compatible systems?

Posted on 2021-08-30 by guenni

[German]I'm going to summarize some of the Windows 11-related news that has come in here. Microsoft has just updated its PC Health app. With this app, users can check if their hardware is ready for a Windows 11 upgrade. Insiders … Continue reading →

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Why you shouldn't use Azure AD Domain Services as a Windows AD replacement

Posted on 2021-08-29 by guenni

[English]When migrating on-premises Windows servers to the cloud or hybrid solutions, one might get the idea of replacing Windows Active Directory (AD) with Azure AD Domain Services. Should be reconsidered though.

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Windows 10: Upgrades blocked because of old CryptoPro CSP versions

Posted on 2021-08-28 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has announced in support article KB5006024: Updating to Windows 10, version 2004 or a later version with a certain app installed, that Windows 10 upgrades from version 2004 and higher are currently blocked if old CryptoPro CSP versions are … Continue reading →

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Windows 11: Microsoft specifies hardware requirements, no blocking on incompatible devices

Posted on 2021-08-28 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has specified some requirements for Windows 11 hardware in a blog post. Compared to earlier information, a 7th generation Intel processor was added to the list of compatible devices after all. In addition, it became known that Microsoft does … Continue reading →

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

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Windows: PrintNightmare wrap-up and status (August 28, 2021)

Posted on 2021-08-28 by guenni

[German]It's the end of August 2021, and vulnerabilities in the Windows Print Spooler service, collectively known as PrintNightmare, continue to cause problems for administrators. There were security updates for the August 2021 patchday, but they offer more problems than solutions. … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 V1909: Preview Update KB5005103 (August 26, 2021)

Posted on 2021-08-27 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5005103 for Windows 10 version 1909 (Enterprise, Education, IoT) as of August 26. The update fixes various issues with OneDrive and with the Movie and TV apps. Here is an overview of … Continue reading →

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Windows 10: Update KB5005932 fixes install error 0x800F0984

Posted on 2021-08-25 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released an update for Windows 10 version 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 as of August 24, 2021. This update should correct the error 0x800F0984 (PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING), which prevents the installation of updates under Windows 10. After all, the error has … Continue reading →

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SteelSeries software enables admin rights (LPE) on Windows

Posted on 2021-08-25 by guenni

[German]After the Razer case, the next clunker has now come to light. After it became known that standard users can become administrators with Razer mice via the driver installation, a security researcher took a closer look at the SteelSeries device … Continue reading →

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Windows 10: Administrator privileges obtained via Razer mouse via LPE vulnerability

Posted on 2021-08-23 by guenni

[German]Connecting a Razer mouse is enough to gain administrative privileges as a standard user. The background is that the driver installation is executed with SYSTEM rights and the user can then open an administrative prompt. He already has administrative access … Continue reading →

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