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Category Archives: Windows
Microsoft says: Don't delete expired root certificates in Windows
[German]I'm bringing up again a hanging topic 'expiring certificates'. At the end of the year, some root certificates expire. However, these may not be deleted under Windows under any circumstances, since otherwise it comes to problems.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Microsoft fixes chkdsk issue in update KB4592438
[German]It worked, the bug I reported about chkdsk ending in an unbootable Windows 10 2004/20H2 on some systems has been fixed. At least that's what the descriptions of update KB4592438 say. Here is a more in depth story about that.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Issues with Conexant audio drivers partial fixed
[German]Microsoft had already admitted compatiblitiy issues with some Conexant audio drivers under Windows 10 version 2004/20H2 in May 2020. These may lead to problems (bluescreens) with Synaptics audio devices. In December 2020, two problems were fixed.
Windows 10: Updates causes BSOD loop on CorsairVBusDriver
[German]The latest Windows 10 updates seem to cause severe problems for some users with a CorsairVBusDriver installed. The systems remain in a Blue Screen boot loop after installing the update.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged BlueScreen, Corsair, Patchday 12.2020, Update, Windows 10
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Windows 10: ISO refresh for December 2020 (1809 – 20H2)
[German]Microsoft has updated the ISO installation images for various Windows 10 versions to include the December 8, 2020 cumulative updates. The image files are available for download in Microsoft Visual Studio Subscription (MVS) – formerly MSDN Subscription.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Windows 10 20H2: ChkDsk damages file system on SSDs with Update KB4592438 installed
[German]In Windows 10 20H2 with installed cumulative update KB4592438, chkdsk causes massive issues. It destroys the file system during a disk check on SSDs, so Windows 10 can't start after a reboot. Here is some information about the problem and … Continue reading
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Thunderbolt NVMe BSOD bug fixed
[German]Another topic I like to cover. With the update KB4586853 for Windows 10 2004 and 20H2, Microsoft also addressed the bug that caused bluescreens on Thunderbolt NVMe SSD units. The upgrade block has therefore been lifted as of December 11, … Continue reading
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20279
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 20279 for Windows Insiders in the Developer Channel as of December 14, 2020. This build is largely identical to build 20277, which was released on December 10, 2020. Microsoft wants to test … Continue reading
Windows 10 20H2: Update KB4592438 blocks VMware ThinApp
[German]Windows 10 20H2 administrators using VMware ThinApp should beware. I have received feedback from users that after installing update KB4592438, VMware ThinApps no longer starts. Here's an overview, what I know so far.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged issue, KB4592438, ThinApp, Update, VMware, Windows 10 20H2
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Windows 10 version 1903 reaches end of support, upgrade to successor version
[German]Microsoft's Windows 10 version 1903, released in spring 2019, has now reached the end of support. Systems still running this Windows 10 version will now be migrated to newer Windows 10 versions in unmanaged environments.