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Bug: CCleaner 5.69 deletes files from Firefox extensions
[German]New problem with the tool CCleaner Version 5.69. The program deletes files of Firefox 79 extensions, in which data or settings are stored, when cleaning. Here are a few details about this free software for Windows and a workaround.
Windows 10: Desktop Windows Manager crashes due to DirectX bug
[German]The known bugs in Windows 10 somehow don't comes to an end. Currently Microsoft has to deal with the problem that the Windows Manager crashes because of a DirectX error.
PowerToys 0.20 with Color Picker released (Change log)
[German]Microsoft released version 0.20 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on July 31, 2020. Included is a color picker tool (color selector). These tools are free and offer additional features for Windows 10.
Windows 7 ESU Preparation Package Update KB4575903 (July 31, 2020)
[German]Microsoft has released a further preparation update KB4575903 for Windows systems with ESU license on July 31, 2020. These are Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems that have ordered the paid ESU support extension.
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
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 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.
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.
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).
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