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Category Archives: Windows
Microsoft Security Update Summary (February 13, 2024)
[German]On February 13, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – and for other products. The security updates eliminate 73 vulnerabilities (CVEs), two of which are 0-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. Below is … Continue reading
Windows 10: Microsoft shows new annoying pop-up to upgrade to Windows 11
[German]Somehow Microsoft doesn't seem to be happy with the response from users who are voluntarily upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I've come across a new report that Microsoft is annoying Windows 10 users with Windows 11-compatible hardware with … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Desktop icons suddenly overlaid with a magnifying glass and a blue double arrow
[German]I'll pick up on an issue that has been bothering me recently. The desktop icons of my Windows 10 installation were suddenly all overlaid with the symbol of a magnifying glass. I had previously noticed desktop icons with a blue … Continue reading
Windows 11 version 24H2 announced, but no Windows 12 in 2024
[German]Microsoft has announced the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052 (for the Canary and Dev Channel) on February 11, 2024. What is normally quite unspectacular is this time causing "news in blogs and IT sites". With the presentation of this … Continue reading
Windows 11: Copilot bug causing jumping desktop icons in multi-monitor mode fixed
[German]With the updates for Windows 10/11, which were intended to provide the preview version of Windows Copilot, Microsoft also introduced a bug that has been dragging on since November 2023. Desktop icons can jump uncontrollably between desktops in multi-monitor mode. … 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 10: App throws "File system error" (-2147219196) – CPU not compatible
[German]A small addendum for Windows 10 users who may have been receiving the error "File system error" (-2147219196) in apps such as Photos since January 2023. This should only occur on older hardware if the processor no longer supports a … Continue reading
Important ESET product updates available (Feb. 8, 2024)
[German]Short information for administrators who use ESET Endpoint Antivirus/Security under Windows. The manufacturer has released an important product update for its Windows product line, which should be installed immediately. The update fixes a vulnerability that will not be disclosed in … Continue reading
Bitlocker key determined via TPM within 42 seconds with Raspberry Pi Pico
[German]A news for Windows users, encrypting their disks with Bitlocker. A YouTuber demonstrates how a vulnerability in "external" TPM chips can be exploited to determine a Bitlocker key within seconds. All you need is a Bitlocker key sniffer in the … Continue reading
Windows 11: Is Microsoft working on a sudo implementation?
[German]Are the developers of Windows 11 working on an implementation of the sudo command familiar from Linux? At least there is an option to enable sudo in the developer settings of the new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. Whether the … Continue reading
Windows "EventLogCrasher" 0-day vulnerability crashes event logging; 0patch micro-patch available
[German]On January 23, 2024, a vulnerability became known that could cause event logging under Windows to crash. The vulnerability, known as EventLogCrasher, can also be exploited remotely in Windows clients and Windows servers and there is still no patch from … Continue reading