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Windows 8.1 as a Miracast receiver (AirServer Universal 3.0.26)
AirServer Universal can turn a Windows 8.1 machine into a Miracast receiver. I wrote about that in my article Your Windows 8.1 machine as a Miracast receiver. But within my earlier tests, I've had some issues. Today I gave AirServer … Continue reading
Official source for Surface recovery image downloads
Microsoft provides an official download source for Microsoft Surface recovery images. So, if your Windows 8.1 recovery or restore function becomes corrupt, there is a way, to recover from this issue.
Windows 8.1: WinHelp32.exe issue after December Patchday?
Today I'm experiencing a new issue with Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). The old WinHelp32.exe fix doesn't work anymore. Windows8.1-KB917607-x64.msu isn't functional anymore with Windows 8.1 (patch level December 2014).
Mysterious Update KB3024777 for Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 revealed–Just a fix for KB 3004394
[German edition]Microsoft has released Update KB3024777 for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, which fix an issue with KB 3004394. Here a few further details about this Update, that has been an object for further … Continue reading
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Tagged Update KB 3004394, Update KB3024777, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Patchday: Windows Update error 800706F7
Currently, a couple of users are facing issues with Microsoft December 2014 patch day. Windows throw an error 800706F7 and refuse to update. The issue has been observed in Windows 7 clients and on Windows Server 2008 R2 as well … 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 ...
Update KB3004394 breaks Root Certificate in Windows 7/ Windows Server 2008 R2
[German]Microsoft has released yesterday several Windows updates. One of them, Update KB3004394 seems to damage the Root Certificate Store on some Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 machines.
Mysterious Windows 7 Activation Update re-release
[German Article]Microsoft has re-released yesterday (21. Nov. 2014) Windows Activation Technology Update (WAT) for Windows 7. Just a few brief remarks and assumptions, what's behind this update. [read more]
Your Windows 8.1 machine as a Miracast receiver
[German article]Windows 8.1 (like Android 4.2.2) supports Miracast on capable hardware. Since Windows 8.1 August 2014 Update Rollup, the operating systems contains a Miracast API covering also receiver functions. This blog article introduces AirServer Univeral, which turns a Windows 8.1 … Continue reading
Windows 8.1 Update: hide/show start screen’s power button
[Deutsch]In Windows 8.1 Update start screen shows also a power button on non tablet pc devices. But on some machines the button disapears on start screen. This blog entry discusses, how to enable or disable this Power button.
Google Chrome lags and freezes
[German Edition]I'm facing an annoying problem using Google Chrome browser under Windows 7. The browser freezes for a few seconds, when I open a new web page. During this short period I can't do anything within the browser window. After … Continue reading