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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 10 22H2: Azure Virtual Desktop black; and app startup problems
[German]I'll summarize two known bugs in Windows 10 22H2 that Microsoft documented on October 22 and 30, 2024 and fixed or at least mitigated via KIR. It's about a black screen in Azure Virtual Desktop. And it's about apps that … Continue reading
Windows 11: Recall is delayed …
[German]I'm running out of daisies because I've been plucking flowers "Recall is coming, Recall is not coming, Recall is coming, Recall is not coming…". Microsoft's Brandon Le Blanc admitted to The Verge that the delivery of Recall in Windows 11 … Continue reading
Microsoft wants 30 US-$ for 1 year Windows 10 consumer support extension
[German]In one year, the Windows 10 operating system will no longer be supported. Companies can apply for a support extension (ESU). Microsoft has now commented on the end of support for Windows 10, is promoting the switch to Windows 11 … Continue reading
Windows Server 2022: Update KB5044281 may destroy Remotedesktop services
[German]Addendum from the October 2024 patchday (8.10.2024). The KB5044281 update for Windows Server 2022 (21H2) may cause problems with failover clusters. A reader has left a comment in the blog that the remote desktop services in his environment are being … Continue reading
Windows: Driver signature bypass enables rootkit installation
[German]Old topic new revisited. Attackers can downgrade Windows kernel components and thus bypass the protection of the operating system through functions such as Driver Signature Enforcement. This allows rootkits to be used on fully patched systems. SafeBreach security researcher Alon … Continue reading
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 ...
Windows Server: PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols declared deprecated
[German]I'm catching up on a brief piece of information that I've already had for a few days. Microsoft has already announced on October 8, 2024 that it will no longer support the two protocols PPTP and L2TP VPN in future … Continue reading
Windows 11 22H2/23H2: Preview Update KB5044380 (October 22, 2024)
[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5044380 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 on October 22, 2024. This is an optional update whose fixes will be generally rolled out in the following month. For Windows 11 22H2, … Continue reading
Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5045594 (October 22, 2024)
[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5045594 for Windows 10 22H2 on October 22, 2024 (D-Week). This introduces the Account Manager in Windows 10 and fixes some bugs, including in the area of printers. Below is an overview … Continue reading
Windows 11 24H2: SSD firmware updates fixes crashes
[German]Users who have updated their compatible devices to Windows 11 24H2 may suffer from crashes if NVMe SSDs from Western Digital and Sandisk are installed. Both SSD manufacturers have now released firmware updates to prevent these crashes of the new … Continue reading
Windows 10 22H2: Shortcut bug in Explorer?
[German]On October 8, 2024, Microsoft released the cumulative update KB5044273 for Windows 10 22H2. With this update, shortcuts have been given a new tab. However, this change leads to memory errors when displaying the shortcut properties in certain constellations.