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Resetting a broken Windows 10 Search by Script – Part 1
[German]If the search on the desktop fails you can reset it. Microsoft has released a script to fix a broken search in 2019. Within this blog post I will show, what Microsoft provides on solutions to fix a broken search.
Windows 7 / 10 prevents shutdown / restart (Feb. 2020)
[German]Some Windows 7 users (Addendum: and Windows 10) may be surprised to find that the operating system suddenly shuts down or restarts. The operation is rejected because of missing permissions (You do not have permission to shutdown this computer). Addendum: … Continue reading
Windows 10 Insider News – Microsoft tries a new approach
[German]The team around Brandon LeBlanc, who feeds Windows Insider with Windows 10 builds, is now trying something new. They want to give the Windows insiders information about Build Update, Edge, Bing and whatever else is coming for insiders.
Windows 7: Update KB4539601 / KB4539602 fixes black Desktop
[German]Microsoft has released a fix for the bug that causes a black desktop background on certain wallpapers with update KB4539601 and KB4539602 on February 7, 2020. Here are a few details.
Surface Pro 7/Laptop 3: Fix for 640 x 480 Mode update issue
Here is a workaround for the issue, caused by a driver update, that resulted for some users in a 640 x 480 Mode display.
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 ...
RobinHood Ransomware kills AV via vulnerable Gigabyte driver
[German]Security experts at Sophos have analyzed two RobinHood ransomware attacks and found that they use an outdated gigabyte driver to paralyze installed anti-virus software. The attack then launches for encryption.
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Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise and LDAP Channel Binding
[German]A brief information for administrators of Windows systems running Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise. Sophos has published an article that addresses issues related to Microsoft's planned LDAP channel binding and LDAP signing requirement.
Realtek closes a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in HD Audio driver
[German]Vendor Realtek has closed a DLL hijacking vulnerability in its HD audit driver package. Here is some information about this issue.
Windows reorg at Microsoft
At Microsoft there is once again a reorganization in the Windows division. The head of the Surface development is now also the head of the Windows development. Therefore Joe Belfiore will be the head of the office division.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19559
On March 5, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19559.1000 (20H2 development branch) for insiders in the Fast Ring. In the Windows Blog, Microsoft lists the bug fixes and known issues of this build.