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Category Archives: Windows
Microsoft Security Bulletin Revisions December 2016
Microsoft has revised several security bulletins from October and November 2016- Here are what's revised and why.
Windows error 0x80070008 or 0x8007000E
Some Windows users are facing error code 0x80070008 or 0x8007000E during Windows Update. Others are receiving those error codes during Windows Backup. Here are a few hints, what causes those error codes.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged 0x80070008, 0x8007000E, Backup, Error, Update, Windows
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Windows 7/8.1/Server: New update schemes for WSUS/SCCM from December 2016 onwards
[German]Microsoft is changing its Supersedence Behaviour for Security-only and Security Monthly Quality Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged SCCM, Update, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 (R2), WSUS
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Windows: Yes button in user account controls is disabled
[German]Windows is using user account control since Windows Vista to grant administrative privileges. But some users are facing a strange behavior: The user account control dialog box is invoked during an administrative task. But he Yes button to confirm UAC … Continue reading
Windows 10: file system error (-1073741819) – ‘extended attributes are inconsistent’
[German]Some Windows users are facing a strange error: Suddenly the user account control (UAC) fails and the administrator account doesn't work anymore. In some cases, the error message "file system error (-1073741819)" or the error 'extended attributes are inconsistent' will … Continue reading
Posted in Windows
Tagged extended attributes, file system error (-1073741819), issue, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server, Windows Vista
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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 ...
Activate Build-in Administrator account in Windows – II
[German]In part 1 I've shown, how to activate the Windows build-in account "Administrator" using registry editor within Windows PE. In case that doesn't fit, you can also use the approach discussed below, to activate the administrator account and repair Windows.
WinHEC: Windows 10 on ARM-CPUs is coming
Microsoft has announced at WinHEC that Windows 10 on ARM-CPUs will be coming soon. Here is, what we know so far about Microsoft's plans.
Activate Build-in Administrator account in Windows – I
[German]The most stupid thing for a Windows user happens, if he blocked himself from accessing the administrative account. Then all administrative tasks are blocked. Instead of "reinstalling Windows", there are ways to activate the build-in account "Administrator" and repair the … Continue reading
Petya-Mischa Ransomware variant GoldenEye
[German]Petya-Mischa ransomware seems to return as "GoldenEye", hitting German companies. Currently the e-mail spam campaign spreading GoldenEye addresses German speaking users so far.
Windows 10 update error 0x80248007
Some Windows 10 users are facing error 0x80248007 during installing a Windows Update or a feature upgrade. This error can also occur in Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.