Category Archives: Windows

Windows 10: Avast-Bug blocks app launch

Posted on 2020-06-14 by guenni

[German]In Windows 10, some users had the problem that certain programs suddenly stopped starting. Now the cause is known: Avast and AVG security solutions were preventing these programs from starting.

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Operating System / Windows / Browser Share (May 2020)

Posted on 2020-06-14 by guenni

[German]We have already mid-June 2020, so I would like to take a look at the current figures of desktop operating system distribution as of the end of May 2020. Furthermore, there is a look at the browser shares on the … Continue reading →

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Windows 10: Nested Virtualization support for AMD

Posted on 2020-06-14 by guenni

[German]Another small note for people who work with Hyper-V under Windows 10 Microsoft has begun adding support for nested virtualization on AMD systems in Windows 10.

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Windows 10: Printer issues after June 2020 Updates

Posted on 2020-06-13 by guenni

[German]The cumulative security updates released on June 9, 2020 for various versions of Windows 10 are causing serious printing problems for many users. Here is an overview of what I know so far.

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Windows 10 version 2004: Graphics issues with multi monitor and f.lux

Posted on 2020-06-13 by guenni

[German]Users who have updated to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) complain about a new issue. When displaying movies (videos, games), graphic artifacts occur during output in multi-monitor mode in some cases. The cause seems to be the … Continue reading →

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

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Microsoft Defender Antimalware Platform: June 2020 Update KB4052623 drops Error 0x8024200B

Posted on 2020-06-12 by guenni

[German]A quick question for the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 users, are you experiencing an error installing the June 2020 update KB4052623, which was rejected with error code 0x8024200B? Maybe Microsoft has withdrawn something.

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Windows 10: SMBleed vulnerability in SMBv3 protocol

Posted on 2020-06-11 by guenni

[German]Another critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol of Windows 10/Server Core, which allows access to the kernel memory. But there are patches and mitigations available.

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Windows 10 Bug: USB printers not detected

Posted on 2020-06-11 by guenni

[German]In Windows 10, a bug in versions 1903 through 2004 can cause printers connected to USB ports to no longer be recognized. Microsoft has now confirmed this issue.

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Windows 10: Insider Preview Build 19645

Posted on 2020-06-10 by guenni

[German]On June 10, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19645 (20H2 development branch) for Insiders in the Fast Ring. The announcement was made in the Windows Blog, where references to this build can be found. Thus the … Continue reading →

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Patchday: Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 Updates (June 9, 2020)

Posted on 2020-06-10 by guenni

[German]On June 9, 2020, Microsoft released several (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 (ESU) and Windows Server 2008 R2. Here is an overview of these updates.

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