Category Archives: Windows

Windows 10: Upgrade error 0x8007001F

Posted on 2017-01-23 by guenni

Is Windows 10 stalling with error 0x8007001F during installing Anniversary Update? Or is this error code thrown during an upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10? Here are a few hints, what could be the root cause for this error.

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Windows 10: Error 0x80070057 from Cloudfogger

Posted on 2017-01-22 by guenni

[German]Some users are receiving error 0x80070057 during distinct Windows 10 operations (backup, system restore, upgrades). Recently I stumbled upon Cloudfogger as a root cause for this error code. Here are a background information about this case.

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Windows 10: Apps could not be downloaded from store (Xbox One settings blocks)

Posted on 2017-01-21 by guenni

Some Windows 10 users are facing suddenly the issue, that apps could not be downloaded from Windows Store anymore. This blog post analyses what's the reason and how Xbox One account settings are affecting your Windows Store downloads.

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Support for Windows 10 RTM ends March 26, 2017

Posted on 2017-01-20 by guenni

[German]Windows 10 RTM (Build 10240, Version 1607) has been released on July 29, 2015. Now Microsoft mentioned, that support for this version will end on March 26, 2017.

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Microsoft announces Windows 7 EOL, recommends Windows 10

Posted on 2017-01-19 by guenni

[German]Windows 10 is now released since 1,5 years, but Windows 7 still runs on a majority of desktop systems. Now Microsoft Germany announced in a press release "the end of life" for Windows 7 in three years (January 14, 2020) … Continue reading →

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

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More changes to Windows 7/8.1 Security-only updates

Posted on 2017-01-17 by guenni

[German]Microsoft will change how Security-only rollup updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and corresponding server versions are delivered.

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Microsoft lowers price for Windows 10 OEM licences

Posted on 2017-01-16 by guenni

Is Microsoft planning to lower license fees for Windows 10 for it's OEMs? Windows 10 is already free for machines with display size below 10 inch. The Taiwan based Digitimes has published an article here, suggesting, that Microsoft has settled … Continue reading →

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Tip: Tools SetACL and Delproof2 now are free for commercial use

Posted on 2017-01-16 by guenni

Developer Helge Klein recently announced, that his two Windows tools SetACL and Delproof2 are now free to use, both for individuals and corporations (for commercial use).

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How to create a Windows 7 SP refresh media

Posted on 2017-01-13 by guenni

Sometimes it's mandatory to re-install Windows 7 SP1 on a machine. The question is, who to proceed to setup an up to date system with minimum efforts. Microsoft has published an answer to that question.

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Windows 10: Defender Offline Scan boot loop – Part 2

Posted on 2017-01-12 by guenni

[German]In part 1 I've discussed, what's causing error code 0x80070578 in Windows Defender. In part 2 I will discuss, how to fix Windows Defender Offline boot loop, that prevents Windows 10 start.

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