Category Archives: Windows

Windows 10 2004: Cumulative Update KB4568831

[German]On July 31, 2020, Microsoft released the cumulative (preview) update KB4568831 for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) and its Windows Server counterparts. The update is intended to fix some bugs.  Here is an overview of the affected … Continue reading

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Windows 10 V2004: Driver search on the Internet removed from Device Manager

[German]Microsoft has again made changes in the Windows 10 May Update (Version 2004) and removed the Internet driver search from the Device Manager. Here is some information on the subject.

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Surface ProX: Upgrade to Windows 10 2004 fails [Workaround]

[German]Owners of a Microsoft Surface ProX are facing trouble upgrading their devices to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. This only works if the Internet connection is disconnected as a workaround.

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BootHole vulnerability in GRUB2 puts Linux and also Windows Secure Boot at risk

[German]Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the GRUB2 boot loader, which could compromise both the Linux system and the Secure Boot available in Windows during boot process. Invisible malware may be injected on systems.

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Windows Defender flags CCleaner as PUP – Part 1

[German]Microsoft's Defender integrated into Windows marks Piriform's CCleaner software as a potentially unwanted program (PUP, Potential Unwanted Program or Potential Unwanted App, PUA).

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

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20180

[German]On July 29, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20180 for insiders in the Developer Channel. It is the anniversary build, because Windows 10 was released exactly 5 years ago. The announcement with references to the new … Continue reading

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Windows 10 installs .NET Framwork Preview Update KB4562902 withouth user consent

[German]It seems to me that Microsoft no longer really has its update process under control. Forced updates from Windows 10 systems to my builds – and also an installation of optional updates without further user request.

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Windows 10: Error, 0x80070003/0xC0370400 in Sandbox and WDAG

[German]Users of Windows 10 can be annoyed by two errors in versions 1903 up to 2004. Both the Windows Sandbox and the Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) are affected by errrors 0xC0370400 and 0x80070003. Microsoft has confirmed these issues as … Continue reading

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Windows 10 2004: Does update KB4557957 enable tablet mode?

[German]In June 2020, Microsoft released the KB4557957 cumulative update for Windows 10 version 2004. As a result, in June or July 2020, some users may have had tablet mode enabled. It's been a few days, but I'll take it up … Continue reading

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Windows 10: Insider Preview Build 19042.421 released

As of July 24, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview 19042.421 (20H2 development branch) for insiders on the Beta Channel (formerly the Slow Ring). The new release comes as cumulative update KB4568831. The announcement was made on the … Continue reading

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