Category Archives: Windows

Windows: May 2018 update blocks viewing CHM files

Posted on 2018-06-05 by guenni

[German]Windows users depending on old CHM help file format are running into a serious issue after installing May 2018 update. Windows (from Windows 7 up to Windows 10) blocks viewing these files, if they are located on network shares. Here … Continue reading →

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Windows and OS market share in May 2018

Posted on 2018-06-02 by guenni

[German]Figures for operating system distribution on the desktop for the end of May 2018 are available at the beginning of June 2018. And there are absolute numbers for Windows 10 from Microsoft. Here is an overview.

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Windows Server 2016: Slow updates

Posted on 2018-06-01 by guenni

[German]Administrators of Windows Server 2016 systems may be used to trouble. If you are wondering about the extremely slow update installation on your machines: You are not alone.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17682

Posted on 2018-05-31 by guenni

Microsoft has released the Insider Preview Build 17682 of Windows 10 for the PC at the end of this month, on May 31, 2018. This is distributed to all insiders in the Fast Ring.

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 April Update rollout reaches 50%

Posted on 2018-05-31 by guenni

It was a big surprise for me. AdDuplex has released its latest Windows 10 distribution figures. Windows 10 April Update scores with good values, the rollout runs much faster than expected.

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

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Using Windows 10 S mode

Posted on 2018-05-31 by guenni

Another short information for Windows 10 users, but I have no idea how relevant it is for you. The question is how to install and use Windows 10 S. Microsoft provided a document with additional explanations.

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WinDbg Preview: Bug prevents USB debugging

Posted on 2018-05-31 by guenni

[German]Short note for developers who want to use the debugger WinDbg as an app in the current preview under Windows 10. With WinDbg USB debugging is currently not possible, because of a Microsoft fail.

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Rufus 3.0.1304 released

Posted on 2018-05-30 by guenni

Rufus is a utility that runs under Windows. The tool helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc. I've using Rufus for a long time, to transfer bootable copies of Windows, Linux and … Continue reading →

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Windows Server 2019 build 17677 released

Posted on 2018-05-29 by guenni

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview build 17677. There are not too many new features new to this build. The announcement has been made within the Windows Blog, where you may read further details. Microsoft also released Windows … Continue reading →

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Surface Studio: Trouble with Windows 10 V1803

Posted on 2018-05-29 by guenni

[German]The upgrade to Windows 10 April Update (version 1803) is probably not running really smooth. Especially some users of Microsoft's Surface Studio are pissed, because the mouse causes trouble after the upgrade.

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