Category Archives: Windows

Is Windows Server 2019 Essentials the last one?

[German]Microsoft is currently preparing to release the final version of Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2019 Essentials will also be included. But this will probably be the last of its kind, as the company writes.

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Windows 10 Support extended to 30 months (sometimes)

[German]In addition to extended (paid) support for Windows 7 until January 2023 (see Wow! Windows 7 get extended support until January 2023), Microsoft announced a change in the Windows 10 support model. There is now 30 months of support for … Continue reading

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Wow! Windows 7 get extended support until January 2023

[German]Hey, I feel just Wow! Because Microsoft just announced, that Windows 7 will be supported until 2023. Isn't that a good news for admins in enterprise environments?

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Issues with Avast v18.6.2349 in Windows

[German]Users of Avast antivirus solutions seem to have been experiencing issues on Windows since late August 2018. This is probably due to an update to version 18.6.2349, which was released for Avast on August 28/29, 2018.

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PowerShell One-Liner: MDT Build Application Report

[German]A little tip for IT professionals who creates Windows reference install images with preinstalled software, using the Microsoft Deployment Tool (MDT). How to check whether all applications are included in the install image in an easy way?

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

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Monitor device crash history with Windows Analytics

A brief information for administrators in enterprise environments. How to monitor the crash history of a large number of devices running Windows 10? Microsoft has an answer: Windows Analytics.

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Windows 10 V1809 will be named ‘October 2018 Update’

[German]The upcoming Windows 10 build (expected to be released this fall) is and currently be developed under the code name 'Redstone 5' . So far it is known that this Windows 10 will be version 1809. Now also the official … Continue reading

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Windows 7/8.1 Preview Rollup Updates KB4343894, KB4343891 (August 30, 2018)

[German]Microsoft has released the preview rollups KB4343894 for Windows 7 SP1 and KB4343891 for Windows 8.1 as of August 30, 2018. Here is an overview of these updates.

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Windows 10: Update KB4346783, KB4343893, KB4343889, KB4343884 (08/30/2018)

[German]Microsoft has released the updates KB4346783, KB4343893, KB4343889 and KB4343884 for various Windows 10 builds as of August 30, 2018. Here is an overview.

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Security: TPM vulnerable; and dump mode for Intel ME

[German]Currently, two security issues are on the agenda. Meanwhile, an approach is known to get full access to the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME). And two attack methods on TPM chips from computers have become known.

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