Category Archives: Windows

Windows 10 19H2: Update KB4508451 in Slow Ring

Microsoft has released the update KB4508451 in Slow Ring for the Insider Preview of Windows 10 19H2. The update raises the build of the Insider Preview to 18362.10005. A list of fixes can be found at Windows blog and at … Continue reading

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Office365 violates GDPR in schools

[German]The Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the German state Hesse, declaring that Windows 10 and Office 365 is not compliant with the GDPR for use in schools.

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Windows 7: Support ends in 6 months

[German]A brief Note – we just have had July 14, 2019, which means exactly 6 months until January 14, 2020. This is the last day of updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 / R2. These operating system are … Continue reading

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Windows 10 V1903: Microsoft confirms two new issues

[German]Microsoft has updated its Status Summary page for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. In addition to three removed upgrade blockers, two new known issues have been confirmed – one, the Surface Book 2 dGPU issue is an upgrade blocker. … Continue reading

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Windows 10 V1903: Further 3 upgrade blockers removed

[German]Microsoft has just announced that barriers to upgrading to Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903) has been removed. This includes the issue that USB media can block a feature update during installation.

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

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McAfee Endpoint Security blocks Windows login

[German]Users of McAfee Endpoint Security 10.2 and earlier may have another issue. Endpoint Security blocks Windows logon. McAfee has confirmed that issue since a few days and provides workaround and fixes. 

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June Update KB4503276 blocks PXE boot on SCCM DPs

[German]A brief warning for administrators using Windows Server 2012 to deploy via SCCM. The June 2019 update KB4503276 causes trouble because it prevents PXE booting (WDS). Microsoft has now confirmed the problem.

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Windows 10 V1903: Remote Desktop shows Black Screen

[German]Users of Windows 10 who have upgraded to the May 2019 update and are using the Remote Desktop for remote sessions may suffer from the fact that only a black windows appear. This applies only to users in corporate environments … Continue reading

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Windows 10: Microsoft explains Best Practice for Language Pack deployment

In a blog post in the tech community, Microsoft has just explained what to consider when rolling out Windows 10 in organizations when considering multiple language packs.

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Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4507453 causes Reboot-Notification loop

[German]Microsoft has released update KB4507453 for Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903) on July 9, 2019. The update forces some systems into a 'reboot notification' loop. In other words: Although the update has been successfully installed, the user is … Continue reading

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