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Windows Server 2022: Update KB5034129 kills Browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
[German]I got reports from some administrators of Windows Server 2022. After they have installed the KB5034129 update from January 9, 2024 on this OS platform may no longer be able to use a browser. This actually affects all known browsers … Continue reading
Microsoft's PowerShell script against installation error 0x80070643 for KB5034441 (Jan. 2024)
[German]The security update rolled out on January 9, 2024 via automatic update (e.g. KB5034441) against a BitLocker Security Feature Bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-20666 in the WinRE partition fails on many systems with the installation error 0x80070643. Somehow this is a disaster … Continue reading
Microsoft patches CVE-2024-21325 in Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool (KB5034510)
[German]In December 2023, Microsoft released the Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool (KB5034510) to fix the HP Smart App issue. Shortly afterwards, following a tip from Stefan Kanthak, I reported on security problems with this tool here in the blog. Microsoft has … Continue reading
Windows WinRE update (for Bitlocker Bypassing vulnerability CVE-2024-20666) fails with installation error 0x80070643 (Jan. 2024, KB5034441)
[German]Microsoft has released security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022) on January 9, 2024. This update also includes a fix (according to KB5034441) to eliminate the BitLocker Security Feature Bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-20666 in … Continue reading
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Windows 7/Server 2008 R2; Server 2012 R2: Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 (in the 4th ESU year) and for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were released on January 9, 2024 (the updates can also be installed under Windows 7 SP1). Here is an … Continue reading
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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 ...
Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9, 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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Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday 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. Here are … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office and for other products. The security updates eliminate 48 vulnerabilities (CVEs), two of which are critical vulnerabilities. Below is a compact overview of these updates … Continue reading
Important dates for Windows hardening in 2024
[German]Brief short note before the first patchday in 2024: Microsoft is carrying out hardening measures for Windows (clients and servers) over longer periods of time, where functions are secured via Windows Update on certain dates. Some of these hardening measures … Continue reading
Windows 11 Moments 5 update could be 24H1 and arrive by April 2024
[German]Microsoft is working on new features for Windows 11 that will be rolled out as a feature drop update in spring 2024. This package, which has also been referred to as the Moments 5 update for Windows 11 23H2, is … Continue reading