Category Archives: Windows

Warning: Avoid NVTrimmer for Nvidia driver customization

Posted on 2018-10-03 by guenni

[German]Within the last days I've seen several blog posts recommending the tool NVTrimmer. The tool is used for customizing Nvidia driver installation packages. If you intend to use this tool, read this blog post to become aware of the risks.

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Windows Server 2019 Evaluation and Security Baseline Draft

Posted on 2018-10-02 by guenni

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2019 evaluation to the general public. There is also a draft Security Baseline for Windows 10 V1809 and Windows Server 2019.

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YouTube Mini Player in Desktop Browser available

Posted on 2018-10-01 by guenni

[German]Short information for users of the platform YouTube. YouTube started to release the mini-player to a broader user base, and it even works in Microsoft Edge. I have tested this feature briefly, here some information and impressions to the topic.

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Windows 10 Enterprise V1809 evaluation versions

Posted on 2018-09-29 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released evaluation versions of Windows 10 Enterprise V1809 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 last week, during Ignite 2018 conference.

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WSUS: Windows 10 Feature Updates re-released (Sept. 28)

Posted on 2018-09-28 by guenni

[German]A few days ago Microsoft re-released some cumulative updates for Windows 10 (see my blog post Windows 10: Updates KB4458469, KB4457136 (09/26/2018)) and explains that something has been missing in the first release. Today Microsoft has re-released again a massive … Continue reading →

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

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Windows 10: Updates KB4458469, KB4457136 (09/26/2018)

Posted on 2018-09-27 by guenni

[German]On September 26, 2018, Microsoft re-released the compatibility updates KB4458469 for Windows 10 V1803 and KB4457136 for Windows 10 V1709.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18247 (19H1)

Posted on 2018-09-27 by guenni

On September 26, 2018 Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18247 from branch 19H1 in the Skip Ahead Ring. The announcement was made in the Windows Blog, where you can also find the list of fixed bugs and … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 V1809: Release date, Download per MCT and more

Posted on 2018-09-26 by guenni

[German]The fog around the release of Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809) is clearing. The Media Creation Tool allows the download with just one trick, a possible release date of October 2, 2018 has become known and more.

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Windows/Office (WSUS) Update issues & experiences

Posted on 2018-09-25 by guenni

[German]Currently there are synchronization problems with WSUS. Furthermore, administrators run into issues during the update installation for Office and Windows, e.g. the error 0x8000ffff is thrown. Here again an overview or some experiences of a blog reader.

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Windows ALPC vulnerability (CVE-2018-8440) used in Exploit Kit

Posted on 2018-09-24 by guenni

The ALPC vulnerability (CVE-2018-8440), which is present in all supported and unpatched Microsoft Windows versions, is now being exploited by the Metasploit Kit.

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