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Category Archives: Windows
Windows vulnerability CVE-2024-21412: Attacks by the APT group Water Hydra
[German]On 13 February 2024, the Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-21412 became known. This vulnerability can be used to bypass the SmartScreen in Windows and other products. Microsoft has provided corresponding patches for the supported Windows versions with … Continue reading
Elon Musk and the forced Windows Microsoft account
[German]US entrepreneur Elon Musk bought a Windows PC and realized that he had made a mistake. The thing required Musk to have a Microsoft account when he started it up. The man was not "amused" and he kicked Microsoft boss … Continue reading
Windows 11 24H2: Is Microsoft planning "hotpatching" (Update installation without reboot)?
[German]A small addendum from last week regarding the development of Windows 11. There are reports (rumors) that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 could or should get something like "hotpatching". This would mean that updates can be installed and take … Continue reading
Upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 is forced (20 February 2024)
[German]Approximately 3 months after the release of the feature update to version 23H2 for Windows 11, Microsoft is starting the final rollout phase. All Windows 11 machines that are compatible with version 23H2 will now be offered the corresponding feature … Continue reading
Windows Explorer issues since Adobe Sync deactivation; fixed in Feb. 2024
[German]A little information for Windows 10/11 users who also use Adobe's Creative Cloud. It seems that some of these users have "recently" started to suffer from problems with Windows Explorer. It reacts extremely slowly when changing folders and file selection … 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 ...
Windows update error due to missing Edge browser
[German]Once again, I'm bringing up an issue, that I've already touched on in posts about patchday issues with failed Windows update installations. Errors can occur during Windows update installation if the Microsoft Edge browser is not installed on the system. … Continue reading
Windows 10: Update KB5034441 fails again with error 0x80070643 in February 2024
[German]Brief question to the readership, I have received initial reports that there are also installation problems in February 2024, around the patchday on February 13, 2024. The Win RE update KB5034441 for Windows 10 fails with the installation error 0x80070643. … Continue reading
Windows Server 2012 / R2 und Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (February 13, 2024)
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on February 13, 2024. Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. However, updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be downloaded … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 2.2024, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 (R2)
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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (February 13, 2024)
[German]On February 13, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 23H2 to 21H2. Windows Server 2022 also received an update. Here are some details about these updates, which are … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 2.2024, Security, Update, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
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Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (February 13, 2024)
[German]On February 13, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 2.2024, Security, Update, Windows 10
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