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Windows 10: Cumulative Updates (LCUs) now integrates SSUs
[German]Brief information for administrators and power users in the Windows 10 environment. It was announced for a long time, but now it seems the time has come: Redmond has now started to integrate SSUs into Update for Windows 10 for … Continue reading
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Preview Update KB4601382 (Feb. 24, 2021)
[German]As of February 24, 2021, Microsoft has released another cumulative (preview) update KB4601382 for Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2 (and Insider version 21H1) as well as its Windows Server counterparts. Here's an overview of the update in question.
Tip: PSSysadminToolkit; PowerShell Scripts for Administrators
[German]Small tip for administrators of Windows systems in corporate environments. Steviecoaster has published a collection of PowerShell scripts on Github that administrators can use to determine certain information very easily.
Windows 10 V1909: WSUS bug prevents correct display of build number
[German]Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is having problems detecting the correct build numbers on Windows 10 version 1909. Due to a bug, an incorrect build number is returned.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Update fails due to Intel Management Engine
[German]There are reports, that Intel Management Engine is causing issues during update installation in Windows 10 version 2004 / 20H2? A German blog reader pointed me to this issue, because updates are dropping a bluescreen PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (update error 0x800F0845) during … 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 ...
Forced Update KB4577586 removes Flash from Windows 10
[German]Microsoft has begun to remove Adobe Flash Player from Windows. The Windows 10 Preview updates released on February 16, 2021, removes Adobe Flash Player from certain versions of Windows 10. In addition, Microsoft is again forcibly delivering the October 2020 … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Releases (Feb. 17, 2021)
[German]Small addendum from this week: Microsoft has published a summary of changed security descriptions for Excel RCE vulnerabilities and also points to revised servicing stack updates. Here is a brief overview of the info I received via email on 2/18/2021.
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Tagged Excel, Patchday 2.2021, Security, SSU, Windows
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Windows 10 LTSC: Next version with reduced 5 years support
[German]Microsoft has just announced its plans for its Windows 10 versions in the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). There will probably be a new version in the fall – but it will (surprise) only be provided with updates for five … Continue reading
Will February 2021 updates force Windows 10 machines into the pre-boot menu?
[German]Short question for the blog readership: have you encountered any cases these days where Windows 10 machines running version 1909 or later lapse into the pre-boot menu after booting? A blog reader confronted me with this problem.
Windows 10: SSU KB4601390 pulled, revised SSU KB5001079 released
[German]Microsoft had pulled a second Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB4601390 for Windows 10 due to serious issues. In the meantime, they have replaced the SSU from February 9, 2021 with the new Servicing Stack Update KB5001079. Here is some information, … Continue reading