Category Archives: Windows

Microsoft Update-Summary: Windows and Office (July 5, 2016)

Posted on 2016-07-06 by guenni

Microsoft has released several non-security updates for Windows 7/8.1 and Office 2007 – 2016 at July 5, 2016. Here is a short summary.

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How to decode Windows errors?

Posted on 2016-07-05 by guenni

[German]In case of error Windows reports a cryptic error code instead of a detailed error description. Within this blog post I will try to give a few hints to decode this Windows error codes.

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Windows 10 and the file UpgradeSubscription.exe

Posted on 2016-07-01 by guenni

The newest Insider Previews of Windows 10 contains a new file UpgradeSubscription.exe. The file's name might be good to speculate about a coming Windows 365 subscription. Or will Microsoft charge for Windows 10 after the free "upgrade year"? Room for … Continue reading →

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Update KB3173040 – end of free upgrade offer notification

Posted on 2016-06-30 by guenni

Microsoft is distributing a new update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Update Update KB3173040 notifies about the end of free upgrade to Windows 10.

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update comes at August 2, 2016

Posted on 2016-06-29 by guenni

Microsoft has finally announced the release date for the next major update of Windows 10. We will see Windows 10 Anniversary Update at August 2, 2016.

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

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Security flaw in Symantec’s AV products sets you at risk

Posted on 2016-06-29 by guenni

Bad news for all computer users (Windows and Mac OS) working with Symantec's Anti Virus-/security solutions. Tavis Ormandy from Google's project zero has uncovered a vulnerability that affects all Norton/Symantec security products.

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New Lenovo Solution Center V 3.3.003 fixes 2 security holes

Posted on 2016-06-26 by guenni

Lenovo has released a new version 3.3.003 of Lenovo Solution Center, because prior versions comes with two critical vulnerabilities. Here are a few hints how to handle the new security desaster.

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Sophos Home: A free commercial-grade security for the home

Posted on 2016-06-26 by guenni

Security vendor Sophos offers a free commercial-grade security solution (Sophos Home) for home users.

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Microsoft Windows and Office ISO download tool

Posted on 2016-06-25 by guenni

End users of OEM systems are facing a problem: How to obtain a valid setup media to re-install a bloat ware free Windows or set up Microsoft Office. Whilst IT professionals probably have access to Microsoft Developers Network Program (MSDN), … Continue reading →

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June 2016 update rollup (KB3161608) for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Posted on 2016-06-22 by guenni

Microsoft has released (June 21, June 2016) a new update rollup KB3161608 for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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