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Windows 11: Hardware requirements
[German]After the unveiling of Windows 11 on June 24, 2021 (see Yes, Microsoft introduced Windows 11), it is time to take a look at what Microsoft claims to be the minium hardware requirements for the new operating system. To start … Continue reading
Yes, Microsoft introduced Windows 11
[German]Microsoft unveiled its "new Windows 11" today, June 24, 2021, as well as the ideas behind it. New design with rounded corner, Microsoft Teams integration, improved gaming, widget for desktop, Android app, a new store, optimized touch, pen and voice … Continue reading
Windows 10 Version 21H1 deployment more widely (6/22/2021)
[German]Microsoft is again expanding the range of machines to which the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1) will be offered after its release in mid-May 2021 (see Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1) released (May 18, 2021)). This is now … Continue reading
Windows 10 2004-21H1: Preview Updates (June, 21, 2021)
[German]Following the preview update for Windows 10 V1909 (see Windows 10 V1909: Update KB5003698 released (June 15, 2021), Microsoft has released another optional cumulative (preview) update for Windows 10 version 2004, 20H2 and 21H1, as well as their Windows Server … Continue reading
Windows 10 V1909: Installation of update KB5003635 fails
[German]Today another small blog post about installation problems with Windows 10 updates with a surprising cause. I came across a case where the installation of update KB5003635 fails on Windows 10 version 1909 clients. The cause is bizarre: an outdated … Continue reading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 10 V180x: 0Patch fixes IE vulnerability CVE-2021-31959
[German]There are no more security updates for Windows 10 version 1803 and version 1809, as these versions are no longer supported for 30 months. However, ACROS Security released a micro-patch last week to provide a fix for the CVE-2021-31959 vulnerability … Continue reading
Microsoft files DMCA complaints over leaked "Windows 11" ISOs
[Greman]A presumably early copy of a Windows 11 ISO installation file became public via a Chinese website a few days ago (see Windows 11 build 21996.1 leaked). While there were doubts whether it was a fake at first, Microsoft is … Continue reading
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2: No more driver updates via Windows Update
[German]Systems running Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will no longer receive driver updates via Windows Update as of June 17, 2021. Microsoft has just announced this in a Techcommunity post. The reason is an expired SHA-1 certificate. … Continue reading
Windows 10: Outlook 2013 fails, if virtualization software is installed
[German]Today a blog post about a crude problem reported to me by a user (thanks for pointing it out). The Microsoft Outlook 2013 used in the environment seems to have problems under Windows 10 from version 2004, if one is … Continue reading
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Windows 10 SSU: Hurdles, bugs and new version KB5003974 (June 15, 2021)
[German]I'm compiling some information for Windows 10 admins and supporters regarding Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs). There is a new Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB5003974 dated June 15, 2021 for Windows 10 version 1909. In addition, the SSU dated June 8, … Continue reading