Category Archives: Windows

Patchday: Windows 10/11 Updates (March 11, 2025)

[German]On March 11, 2025 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), Microsoft released cumulative updates for the still supported client operating system versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here are some details about these updates, which are intended … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (March 11, 2025)

[German]Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office and other products on March 11, 2025. The security updates eliminate 56 vulnerabilities (CVEs), seven of which were classified as 0-day. Six vulnerabilities are already under attack. Below is a … Continue reading

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Microsoft Store error 0x80131500 in Windows: Microsoft's advices to fix it

[German]Microsoft Store users may encounter error 0x80131500 when accessing the Store in Windows or updating apps and apps cannot be downloaded. Microsoft has published instructions on what those affected can do to resolve this error. This ranges from resetting the … Continue reading

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Is SimpleWall Firewall tool compromised?

[German]A short warning to the readers of this blog who use SimpleWall as a firewall or tool for configuring the Windows Filtering Platform. A reader has informed me that the software has probably been hacked. I didn't found a proof, … Continue reading

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Windows 11 24H2: Dynamic updates KB5053387 and KB5053143

Microsoft released two dynamic updates KB5053387 and KB5053143 for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 last week. These updates are loaded (optionally during setup in the case of KB5053387) and contain improvements to the recovery environment of Windows 11 … Continue reading

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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 ...


FAQ and script for secure boot protection against CVE-2023-24932 (Black Lotus)

[German]Microsoft has been trying for some time to secure the Secure Boot in Windows against the Black Lotus Boot Kit vulnerability CVE-2023-24932. Below is a short summary or FAQ, including the certificate to be exchanged in the boot media. And … Continue reading

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Does the download of Windows VMs for testing still work for you?

[German]Microsoft has been offering virtual machines with Windows for developers to test for years. These VMs contain a version of Windows that can run for 90 days. I have now received a note from a reader that the content is … Continue reading

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CoPilot offered in Microsoft 365 and personalized Windows offers

[German]Microsoft seems to be working again on making its users (un)happy with unsolicited special offers. A German blog reader sent me a screenshot in which he was offered to set up Windows for personalized offers. And another German blog reader … Continue reading

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Windows 11 24H2: Performance issues with Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs – Feb. 2025 update with side effects

[German]The next blog reader with performance problems under Windows 11 24H2 has reached me. The reader set up a system with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU on an ASRock Z890 Pro RS mainboard and installed Windows 11 24H2. … Continue reading

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Windows 11 24H2: Update KB5051987 fails with installation error 0x800F0838

[German]I have come across a report that the February 2025 update KB5051987 can cause problems during installation. The update cannot be installed in Windows 11 24H2 and aborts with the error code 0x800F0838. The cause is probably a missing Servicing … Continue reading

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