Category Archives: Windows

0patch fixes CVE-2020-1015 in Windows 7/Server 2008 R2

[German]ACROS Security has released a micropatch for the CVE-2020-1015 vulnerability in the User-Mode Power Service of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 (without ESU license).

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Windows 10 Version 1809: Start menu issues with Update KB4551853?

[German]A brief question to administrators who have installed cumulative update KB4551853 for Windows 10 version 1809 in May 2020. Are there issues. I have a report that an administrator had to stop the distribution in his corporate environment, due to … Continue reading

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Windows 10 version 2004 is probably just around the corner

[German]The release of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) is expected to start soon. This is indicated by several websites that Microsoft has released hours ago.

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ZDI publishes five Windows 0-day vulnerabilities

[German]The Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI) has published a list of five unpatched vulnerabilities (0-days). Fortunately, most of the vulnerabilities are rather harmless and should not be fixed until June or July.

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Windows 10: HP fixes KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

[German]It seems that HP has just released the 'HP Software Component 4.1.4.3079'. The update is intended to remove the KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen that some users got after the May 2020 patchday. Also, vulnerability in Realtek High Definition Audio Driver has … Continue reading

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

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Refreshed Windows 10 V2004 ISOs released on MSDN/MVS

[German]Microsoft has released refreshed ISO install images for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) for MSDN subscribers (MVS) on May 21, 2020. The general release of the spring feature update is expected this week.

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Windows DNS Server Denial of Service vulnerability

[German]Another addendum from last week. Microsoft has issued a security advisory regarding a DNS Server Denial of Service vulnerability in Windows.

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Windows 10 V190x: Update KB4556799 causes LTE issues

[German]Here is another addendum about issues caused by Windows 10 Update KB4556799. The update was released on May 12, 2020, and appears to cause problems with LTE connections for some users, as Microsoft has acknowledged.

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Windows 10: Audio-/ Install issues with KB4556799

[German]Another small addendum to the Windows 10 Update KB4556799. The update was released on May 12, 2020, but seems to cause installation errors for some users. Other users run into audio issues after installation. Here is a short overview.

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Windows 10 Build 19624 available as ARM64 VHDX

[German]On May 22, 2020, Microsoft released also Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19624 (20H2 development branch) as a ARM64 VHDX download. The announcement has been made in the Windows Blog, where you may find further details.

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