Category Archives: Windows

Windows 10 Version 1903: Some bugs – Part 1

[German]In Windows 10 May 2019 Update (V1903) there are some bugs that people have noticed. Here are some findings that blog reader Reto F. have pointed out to me. Nothing serious, but unsightly.

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Windows 10 V1903: Red screen tint bug caused by Update KB4512941 or Lenovo Vantage app?

[German]The cumulative update KB4512941 for Windows 10 Version 1903 released on August 30, 2019 seems to cause display issues for some users (e.g. screenshots). The display is turned to a colored reddish (red screen tint), as in night mode, if … Continue reading

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Windows 10: Issues with update options – Part 1

[German]Within the blog post I would like to pick up two issues about the settings for updates under Windows 10 that has come to my attention. One is the possibility (or inability) to hide the update delay in Windows 10 … Continue reading

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Windows 10 20H1: Is Defrag providing a Boot Optimization?

Microsoft is experimenting with a boot optimization, which could find its way into one of the upcoming Windows 10 versions. At least there are first indications for such a feature in Windows 10 20H1. In addition, clearer command options seem … Continue reading

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Windows: Bluekeep Metasploit released in the wild

[German]The day that software vendors and security researchers have been waiting for for months has arrived. A metasploid for the Bluekeep vulnerability in Windows is publicly available.

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

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18975 (20H1) released

Microsoft has published the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18975 (from the development branch 20H1) for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This build should lead to another function update in spring 2020.

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Windows 10: Not enough USB Controller resources

[German]When connecting USB devices, some Windows 10 users experience an unpleasant surprise. Windows reports 'Not enough USB controller resources'. Here are some hints about the background of this error.

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Windows 10: First Open Source PowerToys released

[German]Microsoft has released the first preview of PowerToys for Windows 10 users. The PowerToys known from Windows 9x are Open Source and available free of charge.

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Windows 10 V1903: Search and Cortana bug in Update KB4512941 confirmed (09/05/2019)

[German]Microsoft hat confirmed officially (09/05/2019) the bug in update KB4512941 for Windows 10 version 1903, which damaged the desktop search and caused a high CPU load due to the language assistant Cortana. 

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Windows 10 V1903: Review of update KB4512941

[German]Within this blog post I try to sort out some issues caused by the cumulative update KB4512941 for Windows 10 Version 1903. Addendum: Microsoft just confirmed the Cortana/Search issue.

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