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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 10 V2004: Microsoft started to add 20H2 features
[German]There is new evidence that Microsoft has already begun to integrate features that are scheduled for the autumn update (development branch 20H2) into the Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 update), which is expected to be released for general release … Continue reading
Security: Finding Passwords in Windows Domains
[German]The takeover of a domain controller by stolen admin passwords is a popular approach of cyber criminals. I stumbled upon an article on Twitter, explaining where attackers could find passwords on SYSVOL and via GPO preferences.
Windows 10X still struggles with Win32 Apps
[German]First reports indicate that the planned Windows 10X operating system still has a problem running Win32 applications. The applications are lame or cause problems.
Microsoft’s new Windows driver evaluation policy
[German]Microsoft has announced a new Windows driver evaluation policy for manufacturers who deliver Windows drivers for their hardware via Windows Update.
.NET-Framework Update KB4556399 throws install error 643
[German]The .NET framework update KB4556399 from May 12, 2020 fails for some Windows 7 users users with an installation error 643. Most of this affected are using the unofficial BypassESU solution from MDL.
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 ...
WSUS error during feature update to Windows 10 V190x
[German]Administrators who use WSUS to deploy a feature update to Windows 10 V190x reports that this fails with error codes such as 0x80070057 or 0xc1900298. There are now two different cases that have come to my attention or have been … Continue reading
Windows Server 2019: Font install per User or system wide?
[German]Small surprise for me, but probably known by administrators for a long time. On Windows Server 2019 fonts are always installed 'per user' and not system-wide. This seems to be the case since Windows 10 version 1803.
Windows Print-Spooler: Exploit for CVE-2020-1048
[German]There is a CVE-2020-1048 vulnerability in Windows print spooler that could allow malicious software to gain elevated privileges. But a patch is available since May 12, 2020, and there are a few restriction to misuse that flaw. Here is a … Continue reading
No more 32-bit Windows 10 from V2004 on new devices
[German]It looks like the 32-bit version of Windows 10 is dying slowly. On new devices shipped with Windows 10 2004, the operating system only will be a 64-bit installation.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19628 in Fast Ring
[German]On May 13, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19628 (20H2 development branch) for insiders in the Fast Ring. Microsoft has also changed the release branch.