Category Archives: Windows

Windows: Printer issues after Sept. 2019 Update confirmed

[German]Microsoft has just confirmed that some Windows systems may experience problems with printers after the September 2019 updates has bee installed. Here are an overview and also the details I know so far.

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Windows 10 V1903: Is there a speed drop during file copy?

[German]Windows 10 version 1903 might have a problem copying files. The disc load could reach 100%, causing the copy speed to slump. Here is some information about what I know about it so far.

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Analysis: Nodersok-Malware – Defender doesn’t detect it

[German]Microsoft has just released an analysis of the Nodersok infection chain. The malware runs entirely in memory and is difficult for antivirus programs such as Defender to detect (but Microsoft Defender ATP can detect the malware). There are thousands of … Continue reading

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

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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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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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