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Category Archives: Windows
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.
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
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 ...
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.
Windows 10 Mai 2020 Update released at MSDN & for OEMs
[German]Microsoft has released the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) on May 12, 2020 as an RTM build for Windows Insiders as well as for OEMs and MSDN subscribers.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19041.264 as new RTM
[German]On May 12, 2020 Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19041.264 in the Slow and Release Preview Ring. This is the 20H1 development branch, which will be released at the end of May as Windows 10 May 2020 … Continue reading
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server (May 12, 2020)
[German]On May 12, 2020, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 (ESU) and further updates for Windows 8.1 and the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.