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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 10: Workaround for jumping explorer view
[German]A short note about workarounds for the strange behavior of the Explorer under Windows 10. The folder view suddenly jumps to the first folder. I saw this issue mentioned since Windows 10 RTM. There is a workaround.
Microsoft Security Advisory Notification (07/24/2019)
Microsoft has released a safety alert effective July 24, 2019. Microsoft has probably updated several Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs) for Windows 10. The latest SSUs can be found on the website ADV990001.
Windows 10 V1903: Updates KB4505903 / KB4508433
After extensive testing with insiders and an unintended release on June 25, 2019, Microsoft finally released the two updates KB4505903 (CU) and KB4508433 (SSU) for Windows 10 Version 1903 on June 26, 2019. I have added the necessary additions to … Continue reading
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945 (20H1) released
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945 (from development branch 20H1) for Windows Insider in Fast Ring. The announcement with details about new features/changes and bugs can be found in the Windows Blog.
Windows and the effectiveness of 0-day exploits
How critical are unpatched vulnerabilities (0-day exploits) in their impact on the latest version of Windows? I've been able to get an interesting piece of information that indicates the trend since 2015.
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 ...
Windows 10 V1903: Upgrade blocker Intel RST & MIT Kerberos
[German]Systems that have certain versions of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) drivers installed cannot be updated to the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Microsoft has set an upgrade blockade. And for machines in a domain, there are boot … Continue reading
WSUS 3.2.7600.307 can’t verify PSF files
[German]A German blog reader contacted me last week and pointed out a problem related to WSUS. His WSUS 3.2.7600.307 can no longer check PSF files. Here is some information about this topic.
Windows Server 2008/R2: Microsoft explains In-place upgrade
[German]In a blog post, Microsoft explained the complex approach of in-place upgrading of a Windows Server 2008/R2 to successor systems. It's not all that easy – and as an addendum, I need to say, that some advices given by Microsoft … Continue reading
Windows 10 V1903 Update KB4505903 (07/26/2019)
[German]Microsoft has released the KB4505903 cumulative update on June 26, 2019 for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Versions 1903) after an extensive testing period with Windows Insiders. Remark: The update has been released accidentially on 07/25/2019 via Microsoft Update … Continue reading
Windows 10: SnipIT occupy disk capacity with SnipUsages / SnipUsagesUpload files
[German]A brief tip for Windows 10 users who suddenly suffer from a full system drive and find gigabyte-sized text files with names like SnipUsages or SnipUsagesUpload in the user profile.