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Category Archives: Windows
Are Windows 10 update related printing issues are back?
[German]It seems that the cumulative updates of December 2019 and January 2020 are again causing printing issues for some users. Suddenly, printers disappear or printing stops working.
Windows 10 V1809: Install error with Update KB4534273
[German]A short note for users of Windows 10 version 1809 who want to install the cumulative update KB4534273 I have just received some information that this causes installation errors on some machines and then a rollback is performed.
Windows 7: Update KB4534310 causes a black Desktop
[German]With the January 2020 patchday, Microsoft delivers again a botched update for Windows 7 SP1 users. Update KB4534310 destroys a centered background image so that only a black desktop appears. Here is some information about this.
Windows 10: PowerToys get QuickLauncher
[German]The PowerToy team is working on a tool called QuickLauncher for Windows 10, which shall allow apps and applications to launch faster on Windows 10 in future.
Windows 10 November 2019 update available via search
[German]Microsoft has reached another 'milestone' in the availability of the Windows 10 November 2019 update. The operating system is available to all Windows 10 users if they search for it in Windows Update.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Windows 7: ESU Activation in Enterprise Environment – Part 3
[German]In another blog post I would like to discuss the activation of ESU licenses for Windows 7 SP1/Windows Server 2008/R2 support renewal in enterprise environments. Microsoft doesn't offer a viable solution to this issue, but I have found a potentially … Continue reading
Windows 10: Store failed with error 0x803F8001 (Jan. 2020)
[German]Microsoft has apparently once again broke its store for Windows 10 apps. The last days some people seem to have run into the error code 0x803F8001 when updating apps or accessing the store.
Surface Laptop users trapped in Windows 10 S Mode
[German]Users of a surface laptop from Microsoft seem to have been hidden recently again by an nasty issue. The device is shipped with Windows 10 S, but you can upgrade for free to Windows 10 – theoretically. This update have … Continue reading
Patchday: Windows Server 2008 R2 boot in Recovery mode
[German]Regarding the January 2020 security updates for Windows Server 2008 R2, there are some reports that the machines go into recovery mode after that date.
Windows 10 V1909: Update KB4528760 drops error 0x800F081F
[German]It seems that the cumulative update KB4528760 installation problems are caused by the cumulative update KB4528760 released on January 2020 patchday for Windows 10 version 1909. Some users may notice a termination of the installation, reporting the error 0x800F081F.