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SHA-2 patch for Windows 7 arrives on March 2019
[German]A brief information for users of Windows 7 and the server pendants. Microsoft will release a critical standalone security update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 / R2 in March 2019, which upgrades these operating systems for SHA-2 support. … Continue reading
Windows 10: Update KB4023057 re-released (02/14/2019)
[German]Brief information for Windows 10 users: Microsoft has re-released its reliability update KB4023057 for Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 1803) on February 14, 2019.
USB install media and ‘Windows Information Protection’
[German]There is an interesting article from Microsoft for administrators who frequently create USB installation media in environments where Windows Information Protection (WIP) is enforced. Then WIP intervenes and prevents the USB installation media from booting or the setup from running.
MSIX Packaging Tool January 2019 release available
A brief information for people who distribute MSIX packages in corporate environments. Microsoft has released the January 2019 release of the MSIX Packaging Tool. It now supports Windows 10 V1709 and Windows 10 V1803.
Windows 10: SAC-T is dead for Windows Update for Business
[German]Microsoft has just declared the Semi Annual Channel-Targeted (SAC-T) for enterprise customers 'as dead'. Starting with Windows 10 V1903, SAC-Tis history. Here is some information on the topic.
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 ...
Tip: New Windows 7 SP1 ISOs install image downloadable
Microsoft has created new ISO files of Windows 7 SP1 (Build 7601.24214.180801) and offers them for download. They are 64-bit versions of Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.
Microsoft reports DNS issues as solved (Feb. 11, 2019)
[German]Microsoft believes that the DNS issues that caused failures at various services, including Windows Update, in January/February 2019 have now been finally fixed. Meanwhile all Microsoft services should be usable again.
Windows 10 Compatibility: Desktop App Assure Final
[German]Microsoft recently announced that the Desktop App Assure program, to improve the compatibility of old applications for Windows 10, is now finally available. Here is some information about the topic.
Hyper-V VM Shutdown issue in Windows Server 2019
[German]There is an issue with Hyper-V on Windows Server 2019 (and possibly Windows Server 2016). The Hyper-V platform cannot shut down virtual machines properly.
Prices for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates till 2023
[German]Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 SP1 for companies until January 2023. This program is subject to a fee and conditions. Now the prices that companies have to pay for extended support have become public.