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Category Archives: Windows
Extraordinary Windows patch KB3006137
Yesterday Microsoft has released an extraordinary update KB3006137 for Windows. I got it this morning on my Windows 7 machine and also on a Windows 8.1 test system.
KB3037639: Fix for KB3013455 Font-Rendering-Problem
Just a short reminder: Microsoft has released a fix (KB3037639) for the font rendering problem, caused by February update KB3013455 in Windows Vista und Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Superfish: Windows Defender fails to clean properly
[German edition]Today I like to bring your attention to a nasty part of the Lenovo Superfish issue. Currently many media reflecting Ed Bott's ZDNet article, that Windows Defender will detect Superfish and removes it with the Superfish Inc. Root certificates. … Continue reading
Komodia SSL certificates and hijacking tech are widely spread
[German]Yesterday I reported the Lenovo Superfish adware 'incident' (Lenovo ships Superfish adware preinstalled on systems). Today it seems that the problem is even wide spread. Komodia SSL certificates and their SSL hijacking sdk are used in more products.
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 KB3001652 re-released, KB3013455 has still issues, KB2920732 for PowerPoint 2013 has been pulled
Update KB3001652 released and pulled February 10 2015 has been re-released this night. But KB2920732 for PowerPoint 2013 has been pulled – and update KB3013455 has font rendering problems and there is still no solution. Here is a short brush … Continue reading
MS February patchday issues
February 2 2015 Microsoft has published several updates for Windows and other software. Unfortunately some of these patches causes damages in Windows. Here is a short overview, what I know so far.
Warning: Do not install MS update KB 3001652
[German]Today (February 2 2015) is Microsoft Patchday – and Update KB3001652 Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime is causing serious issues under Windows 8.1. It does not install and several users reporting a system lockup.
Create Windows To Go from any Windows 8/8.1/10 using Rufus
Creating a Windows To Go setup on a USB thumb drive is restricted to Windows Enterprise. But it's possible, to use any version of Windows 8/8.1/10 and convert it to a Windows To Go setup using Rufus. I've tested it … Continue reading
Unified Windows 10 store: Preview as Web version available
It has been announced a while ago: Microsoft intends to unify Windows App Store and Windows Phone App Store as an "Universal App Store". Now a web version of this unified store is available.