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Windows 10/11: Microsoft has published a fix for OOBE Bitlocker Bug
[German]Microsoft does promote Bitlocker for encrypting drives under Windows. But there are always bugs that prevent encryption or allow third parties unauthorized access to encrypted drives. A Microsoft supporter has now revealed a case where Bitlocker is not enabled in … Continue reading
Windows Update Service components update KB4023057 April 2023 Refresh
[German]Microsoft must have quietly released an updated version of update KB4023057 (Microsoft Update Health Tools, formerly Preparatory Update or Update for Windows Update Service Components) for machines running Windows 10/11 in April 2023. The goal is to improve the reliability … Continue reading
Trend Micro Endpoint UMH component collides with Windows April 2023 updates
[German]As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft has released a slew of security updates for the still-supported versions of Windows, some of which address critical vulnerabilities. Administrators and users running Trend Micro Endpoint on Windows need to be wary of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Trend Micro, Update, Windows
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Windows 11: Defender update KB5007651 brings FASR, fixes LAS bug, but still causes issues
[German]Microsoft has released Defender Update KB5007651 for its anti-malware platform, version 1.0.2303.27001 for Windows 11, effective April 18, 2023. The update is intended to fix a Local Security Authority (LSA) bug in Windows 11 and brings "hardware-assisted protection" in the … 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 Server: Update your Active Directory schema for the current Windows LAPS version
[German]Microsoft has integrated its Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) directly into the Windows operating system with the April 2023 patchday (April 11, 2023). I had reported on problems this move by Microsoft brings to non-English Windows systems. I just came … Continue reading
Special Defender update for Windows installation media (April 2023)
[German]Microsoft has recently released a specially customized version of Defender for Windows installation media. The package is available in Windows Imaging Format (WIM) and Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) and includes new definitions that support Windows 11, all editions of Windows … Continue reading
QueueJumper: Patch critical RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service
[German]A remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-21554 exists in the Microsoft Message Queuing service (MSMQ), which has been rated critical with a CVEv3 score of 9.8. Microsoft has released security updates for Windows clients and servers on April 11, 2023, that … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Security, Update, Windows
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Microsoft April 2023 Patchday issues
[English]As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft has implemented security updates for various Microsoft products on the monthly patch day. There was sporadic feedback from readers pointing out minor problems. I will summarize various messages in the comments of the readers … Continue reading
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Tagged issues, Office, Patchday 4.2023, Update, Windows
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Windows 10/11 OOBE Updates (April 11, 2023)
[German]Brief addendum from the April 2023 patchday. Microsoft has released updates for Windows 10 and 11 on April 11, 2023, in addition to various updates for these operating systems. The two OOBE updates KB5026039 and KB5026038 for Windows 11 and … Continue reading