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Category Archives: Windows
Issues with Defender Update KB4052623 (March 2020)?
[German]On March 24, 2020, Microsoft released update KB4052623 for the Windows Defender anti-malware platform for Windows 10. Since that time, I have received reports of problems; the offline scan is said to be broken and there are unexpected errors. None … Continue reading
0patch fixes 0-day Adobe Type Library bug in Windows 7
[German]The team from ACROS Security have released a micropatch for Windows 7 SP1 (without ESU) for the 0-day vulnerability in the Adobe Type 1 Library that is included in all versions of Windows.
Windows 10: Bug prevents (VPN) Internet access
[German]There is a bug in all still supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 – caused by recent updates. This can prevent applications from connecting to the Internet. A bugfix is not expected before April 2020.
Update KB4552455 for Windows 10 Version 2004
[German]Microsoft released update KB4552455 for Windows 10 version 2004 on March 26, 2020. This update is available for Windows insiders testing in the slow ring.
Windows 10 V1609/Server 2016: Update KB4541329 causes printing issues/crashes
[German]Update KB4541329 released for Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 may cause printing issues on some systems (Terminal Server, Remote Desktop). Winspool.drv crashes and pulls the applications into the digital abyss.
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Tagged issues, KB4541329, Update, Windows 10, Windows Server
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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 ...
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19592
On March 25, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19592 (20H2 development branch) for Insiders in the Fast Ring. In the Windows Blog, Microsoft lists the new features, bug fixes and known issues of this build. Gives … Continue reading
Microsoft has revised ADV200006 (Type 1 Font Parsing RCE)
[German]Those days I had reported about a vulnerability in Windows in the blog post 0-day vulnerability in Windows Adobe Type Library. Just for your information: Microsoft is currently revising the description of ADV200006 – I received three notifications about updates … Continue reading
Update KB4052623: Microsoft fixes Defender Scan Skip Bug
[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4052623 for the Windows Defender anti-malware platform for Windows 10 on March 24, 2020. This update also fixes the irritating message that files were skipped during a scan.
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged Antivirus, Bug, Defender, KB4052623, Update, Windows 10
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Windows 10 190x: Update KB4541335
[German]Microsoft has released the optional update KB4541335 for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 on March 24, 2020. Before that, the update was available in the Release Preview Ring for Insider (see Windows 10 190x: Update KB4541335 for Insider).
Microsoft suspends optional Windows Updates from May 2020
[German]Surprising announcements from Microsoft in times of the Corona crisis. The company suspends non-security related optional updates for Windows from May 2020 onwards for an undefined period.