Category Archives: Windows

Microsoft uses Bitlocker self-encrypting drives (SEDs)

[German]Microsoft doesn't trust self-encrypting drives (SEDs) no more and has begun to encrypt self-encrypting drives (SEDs) using Bitlocker in Windows 10.

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Windows10 V1903: Update KB4517211 causes printer issues

[German]Update KB4517211 for Windows 10 Version 1903, released on September 26, 2019 ,seems to cause issues with printers for some users. The printer queue fails and no printers are found. Addendum: Microsoft has confirmed the issue.

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Windows 10 Version 1903: Ready for broad realease

[German]Microsoft has announced this this that the Windows 10 May 2019 update, version 1903, is now available for all users and machines that still have Windows 10 version 1803 installed.

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Windows 10: Issues with Updates KB4522015, KB4522016 / KB4517211 (Sept. 2019)

[German]Here is a short collection of issues with updates KB4522015, KB4522016 etc. and KB4517211 released for Windows 10, which were reported by users here in the blog or by affected persons on the Internet.

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Windows 10 V1909 ready, release on October 3, 2019?

[German]There are several indicators that Windows 10 version 1909 development is finished. The release could take place on Thursday next week, October 3, 2019.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Windows 10 previews are distributed via WSUS

[German]Microsoft has begun to provide function updates for Windows 10, which are still in preview status, via WSUS, thus enabling distribution in enterprise environments.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview 19H2 Build 18362.10022

[German]Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18362.10022 in the Slow Ring. The new build should correct some bugs of the previous build. The announcement of the new build, which will only be distributed to Windows Insiders … Continue reading

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18990 (20H1) released

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18990 (from development branch 20H1) for Windows Insider in the Fast Ring on September 24, 2019. This build should lead to another function update in spring 2020. The announcement with details … Continue reading

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Windows 7/8.1 Preview Rollup Updates (September 24, 2019)

[German]As of September 24, 2019, Microsoft Preview has released Rollup Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. At the same time, a preview rollup update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012/ R2 was released.

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Ex Microsoft employee explains the worse Windows 10 quality

[German]Why is the quality of Windows 10 poor? Within my blog posts, I discuss from time to time some reasons. Now there is a new voice. Former Microsoft employee @Barnacules explains in a YouTube video why the quality of the … Continue reading

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