Category Archives: Windows

Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025: Improved GPP Diagnostics

[German]Brief information for administrators of Windows systems. Microsoft announced on March 4, 2026, that it had improved Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2 with regard to GPP (Group Policy Preferences) diagnostics. With the January 2026 updates, the event viewer … Continue reading

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Windows 10: WinRE Update KB5075039 fixes issue from Oct. 2025

[German]Microsoft has re-released update KB5075039 (Windows Recovery Environment  update) for Windows 10 once again on March 3, 2026. It is a WinRE patch that is intended to provide Windows 10, which fell out of support in October 2025, with a working … Continue reading

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Prepare Windows Server for Secure Boot certificate updates

[German]Auch Maschinen mit Windows Server müssen ggf. ihre Secure Boot-Zertifikate aktualisieren, wenn diese bis Sommer 2026 ablaufen. Microsoft hat die Woche daran erinnert, dass Administratoren ihre Windows Server entsprechend vorbereiten und selbst aktiv werden müssen, da es (im Gegensatz zu … Continue reading

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Windows 11 / Server 2025 will continue to support old printer drivers

[German]A brief update on a topic that caused quite a stir here on the blog in early February 2026, but was then quietly resolved by Microsoft on February 25, 2026. The issue was that Microsoft will be using Mopria printer … Continue reading

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ESU also for Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC/Server 2016

[German]Regular support for Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC, the IoT version, and Windows Server 2016 will end in October 2026 and early 2027. Microsoft has now announced Extended Security Updates (ESU) programs for these Windows versions. The Windows versions can … Continue reading

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

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What will happen when Windows Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026?

In June 2026, UEFI Secure Boot certificates for Windows will expire. In October 2026, the next UEFI certificate for Secure Boot will expire. Microsoft has been trying to replace this Secure Boot certificate in UEFI for quite some time. In … Continue reading

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Microsoft gives details about Windows 11 26H1

For months, there have been rumors about Windows 11 26H1 in the media. The designation 26H1 indicates that this version of Windows 11 will be released in the first half of 2026. However, it was also clear (at least to … Continue reading

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New Windows security features: "Windows Baseline Security Mode" and "User Transparency and Consent"

A brief addendum from February 9, 2026, when Microsoft introduced two new security features for Windows: "Windows Baseline Security Mode" and "User Transparency and Consent." These are intended to make the use of drivers, apps, and services more secure and … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows Server Updates (February 10, 2026)

On February 10, 2026 (the second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft's patch day), various cumulative updates were released for the supported versions of Windows Server. Below, I have listed the updates provided, along with some details for these Windows Server … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (February 10, 2026)

On February 10, 2026, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office, and other products. The security updates address 54 vulnerabilities (CVEs), eight of which are critical, six of which were classified as zero-day vulnerabilities, and one of … Continue reading

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