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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 7: Why logging in with solid desktop background color was slow
[German]A little "story from the past of Windows": In Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008 R2), users had to experience that logging into their user account was very slow if a solid color was used for the desktop's background. After … Continue reading
Windows 11 23H2: April 2025 update prevents WSUS upgrade to 24H2 (Error 0x80240069)
[German]The security update KB5055528 from April 8, 2025 for Windows 11 23H2, as well as subsequent updates, have caused a new collateral damage according to Microsoft. Systems with Windows 11 23H2 can no longer be updated to Windows 11 24H2 … Continue reading
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2: 0Patch support until January 2027
[German]Good news for users of Windows 7 SP1 and possibly Windows Server 2008 R2. There is probably an increasing demand to continue to operate these operating systems, which have long since reached their end-of-life (EOL), securely. ACROS Security has now … Continue reading
Confusion about 0-Click-NTLM Authentication Bypass (Telnet) in Windows
[German]I have just come across information about a vulnerability in the Microsoft Telnet server. The vulnerability is said to allow a -Click-NTLM Authentication Bypass. Fortunately, only old systems up to Windows Server 2008 R2 are affected. Telnet should be deactivated … Continue reading
Windows Server 2025: Hotpatching need a subscription from July 1, 2025
[German]Microsoft offers a so-called hot patching option to Windows Server 2025, so that restarts can be suspended during the monthly security updates. Redmond has now announced that this feature need a subscription ans will be charged from July 1, 2025 onwards.
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 ...
OneDrive crashes? OneDrive issues? Windows Server 2019 reboots?
[German]I'm going to combine some problem reports in the Windows Server environment into one collective post. A blog reader informed me yesterday that Microsoft OneDrive was crashing under Windows Server 2016. And I got a report about OneDrive issues during … Continue reading
Windows 11 23H2: Update KB5055629 causes weather widget issues in lock screen
[German]I'm dropping an observation here in the blog that a blog reader pointed out to me by email. The preview update KB5055629 released for Windows 11 23H2 could cause "collateral damage". The reader ran into problems with the unintentionally activated … Continue reading
Former MS developer says: "Windows as a Service acts as an adversary tool"
[German]An ex-Microsoft software engineer from Windows development has unflattering things to say about the current operating systems from Redmond. The former Microsoft software developer explains why Microsoft has switched to Windows as a Service and describes the current Windows (10/11) … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Printer bug with random character output fixed (March/April 2025)
[German]Users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 may have had a problem with the January 2025 preview update installed and thereafter. Some USB printers may then "possibly" print random text. The problem was corrected promptly by the KIR function. However, … Continue reading
Microsoft rolls out recall for Windows 11 24H2 on Copilot+ PCs
[German]Microsoft has begun rolling out its controversial Recall function and other features in stages on April 25, 2025. The new features are coming in a staged rollout with the preview update KB5055627 for Windows 11 24H2, whereby the features are … Continue reading