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Category Archives: Windows
Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 25H2 does not work in Windows 10
[German]If you are still using Windows 10 22H2 and plan to create a Windows 11 25H2 installation medium using the Media Creation Tool (MCT), you must not attempt to do so in Windows 10. Microsoft has confirmed that the MCT … Continue reading
Windows Server 2025: Bug in DC with schema master role confirmed
[German]There is a bug that's causing problems with Windows Server 2025 when it is used as a domain controller (DC) and a schema master role is used. In mid-August 2025, I reported that the bug leads to duplicate entries. Microsoft … Continue reading
Windows 11 25H2: Is the NVMe problem back?
[German]Quick question for blog readers who are upgrading their machines to Windows 11 25H2: Are you getting a warning that there are NVMe SSD issues? I have received information that NVMe SSDs from WD and Sandisk are causing problems when … Continue reading
Windows 11 setup: Microsoft will block the creation of local accounts in the future
[German]There are indications that local user accounts in Windows 11 will no longer be able to be set up in the future, or only with considerable effort during setup. In the latest Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) from October 6, … Continue reading
Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025: Updates KB5066683 and KB5066687
[German]A brief update from the end of September 2025. Microsoft has released two updates for setup and recovery for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. There is a dynamic update, KB5066683, which can be downloaded during the setup of … Continue reading
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 22H2 reports end of support – US consumer organization calls for ESU for all
[German]The end of support for Windows 10 22H2 is looming. On my system in a VM, I recently noticed that the end of support in October 2025 is reported in the update section. And after Microsoft granted private users in … Continue reading
Microsoft Defender bug reports incorrect BIOS update notifications
[German]Owners of Dell devices running Windows may currently be surprised by Defender false positives reporting a "BIOS update."
Remote Desktop Server: Does Trend Micro version 6.7.4065/14.3.1342 fix the freezes?
[German]At the end of August 2025, I reported on reader reports of Remote Desktop Server freezes that could be traced back to Trend Micro security software. A blog reader informed me that Trend Micro version 6.7.4065/14.3.1342 should eliminate these freezes. … Continue reading
Windows 11 25H2 released (Sept. 30, 2025)
[German]Microsoft has released the final version of Windows 11 25H2 on September 30, 2025. It can be installed as an ISO file, via the Media Creation Tool (MCT), or via an Enablement Update. Additionally, the administrative templates for Windows 11 … Continue reading
Windows 11: Event Viewer flooded with "Gameinput Service reconfigured" messages (Sept. 2025)
[German]A blog reader recently brought a specific observation under Windows 11 to my attention. For several days now (end of September 2025), his event log has been flooded with entries saying "Gameinput Service reconfigured." This is apparently not an isolated … Continue reading