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Windows 10 V1809: AMD fix, Update issues and iCloud-Blocker removed soon
[German]Microsoft is working step by step through the known issues in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809). An AMD issue has now been fixed and the upgrade blocker for iCloud should be removed soon. But now users are facing … Continue reading
Desktop Operating System/Windows share (Jan. 2019)
The figures for desktop operating system and Windows distribution at the end of January 2019 show: Windows 10 has overtaken Windows 7 in the 'market share' of Windows desktop systems.
Windows Update Service globally disturbed? (01/31/2019)
[German]Currently it seems, that Microsoft's Update Services are globally disturbed. Users around the world are reporting, that Windows Update can't reach Microsoft's update servers. I've a Windows 10 test machine, where I confirmed this issue.
Windows Defender Update KB4052623 is causing Secure Boot issues (01/28/2019)
[German]Windows Defender anti-malware platform update KB4052623 from January 2019 prevents Windows 10 systems from starting with Secure Boot. In addition, an activated AppLocker blocks downloads. But there are workarounds for both issues .
Posted in issue, Security, Update, Windows
Tagged issue, KB4052623, Update, Windows 10, Windows Defender, Windows Server 2016
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Windows Defender with Update issues (01/30/2019)?
[German]Just a brief notification for users of Windows Defender. It've seen independant reports, that Windows Defender has issues and can't update since today.
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 V1809: User profile service refuses domain login
[German]A few days ago, a German blog reader sent me a mail about an issue he was facing. After migrating from Windows 7 clients to Windows 10 V1809, the clients could not logon to a domain because the user profile … Continue reading
Microsoft terminates the meta data service for WMP/WMC
[German]Users of Windows Media Player (WMP) and/or Windows Media Center (WMC) will facing a reduction in functionality soon. Microsoft will discontinue the metadata service used by Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center for certain versions of Windows in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player
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ConfigMgr Client Health Toolset
Just a small tip for administrators in SCCM environments. Microsoft has released the ConfigMgr Client Health Toolset to simplify troubleshooting issues in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
Windows 10 1809/Server 2019: Issue with SystemGuard Launch Security Baseline settings
[German]Brief information for administrators of Windows 10 v1809 clients or Windows Server 2019 instances. There is an issue with the Security Baseline where a newly introduced SystemGuard Launch option can cause to a blank screen when booting a UEFI system.
Will Windows 19H1 be called Windows 10 April 2019 Update?
In spring 2019 Microsoft will release a new Windows 10 version in the 19H1 development branch. What will be the name of this Windows 19H1 version?