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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 11 23H2/22H2: Preview Update KB5040527 (July 25, 2024)
[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5040527 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 on June 25, 2024. This is an optional update whose fixes will be generally rolled out in the following month. For Windows 11 22H2, … Continue reading
Microsoft confirms Bitlocker queries through Windows July 2024 updates
[German]On July 9, 2024, Microsoft released a series of security updates for Windows. For some users, this leads to a prompt for the Bitlocker recovery key appearing when booting. I had already reported on this for Windows 11. However, Microsoft … Continue reading
Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5040525 (July 23, 2024)
[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5040525 for Windows 10 22H2 on July 23, 2024 (D-Week). This is intended to fix numerous bugs (including the WDAC problems or problems with printer redirects) in Windows 10 22H2. Below is … Continue reading
Administrative template files (Microsoft 365, Office) July 2024
[German]Microsoft has published updated administrative template files for Microsoft 365 including various Microsoft Office versions as of July 16, 2024. These can be used in corporate environments to manage functionality and settings via group policies.
Review of the CrowdStrike incident, the biggest computer glitch of all time
[German]It is considered to be the world's biggest computer glitch to date, paralyzing 8.5 million Windows systems and causing billions in damage. In the meantime, the clean-up work, the finger-pointing and the "washing of hands in innocence" have begun. I … 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 ...
CrowdStrike analysis: Why an empty file led to BlueSceen
[German]On July 19, 2024, a faulty update of the CrowdStrike Falcon EDR software – specifically a file for a driver – caused millions of Windows computers worldwide to fail with a blue screen, while macOS and Linux systems were not … Continue reading
Why numerous IT systems around the world failed due to two errors on July 19, 2024
[German]On July 19, 2024, there were numerous outages to Windows IT systems worldwide. Operations at airports came to a standstill, banks could no longer work, trains were canceled and companies sent their employees home (e.g. Tegut) because the IT systems … Continue reading
Windows 11 23H2 is now generally available – new "Checkpoint" updates announced
[German]Microsoft announced on July 17, 2024 that Windows 11 version 23H2 is now available for all compatible devices. All restrictions in this regard were lifted on this date. Anyone with a compatible device can check for updates – and if … Continue reading
Windows systems throw BSOD due to faulty CrowdStrike update
[German]A couple of hours ago, we are facing two significant outages in Microsoft IT infra structure. Microsoft 365 have had an outage due to an Azure configuration change. And a faulty update from Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike force Windows hosts into … Continue reading
Windows 11: Microsoft fixes bug with Photos app not starting (July 17, 2024)
[German]Microsoft has released a fix for a bug that prevents the Photos app from launching on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. The problem can occur in certain scenarios under which the app was installed. The bug was only confirmed at … Continue reading