Tor-Browser 8.5.3 released

SicherheitOn June 21, 2019, the developers upgraded the Tor bundle to version 8.5.3. The Firefox browser was updated to correct bug 1560192 (Sandbox Escape). The update is only available for desktop systems. In the release notes, Tor developers indicate how to mitigate this bug under Android in the Tor app.

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Windows 10: Updates KB4501375, KB4504360, KB4506933

[German]A few hours ago Microsoft released the updates KB4501375, KB4504360 and KB4506933 for Windows 10. Among other things, a bug fix for the crash of the Event Viewer in Windows 10 V1903 is tested.

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Windows 10 up to V1803: Details for Upgrade to V1903 – Part 2

[German]Part 1 covers the topic that Windows 10 users who are still using older Windows 10 builds up to version 1803 have to expect a forced upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 update. I have now run my own tests and would like to add some more insights and thoughts in part 2.

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Windows Defender: Is the firewall blocking the real-time protection?

[German]Companies using Windows Defender in Windows environments should ensure that Cloud/MAPS is active and that communication for real-time protection is not blocked by the firewall.

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Windows SIM: Errors on 64 bit systems with ADK

[German]There is a known issue with Windows SIM when a 64-bit Windows ADK is installed on the machine. Then administrators will get errors when creating auto anwer files for an installation. Microsoft has now released version 1903 for Windows SIM for error correction.

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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 ...


Windows 10 V1803: Force update to V1903 – Part 1

[German]Short reminder for Windows 10 users who are still using older versions up to Windows 10 Version 1803. Be prepared that these machines will be upgraded to the Windows 10 May 2019 update. In addition, Windows Update will indicate when a machine is not ready for a feature update.

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Windows 10: Diagnose tool SetupDiag

[German]Microsoft has released in April 2017 Microsoft diagnostic tool called SetupDiag. This is intended to facilitate error analysis if the installation or upgrade of Windows 10 fails.

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News from Windows 10 V1903: Images, Rollout, Show-Stopper

[German]For the weekend some new from Windows 10 May 2019 update (version 1903). Microsoft wants to speed up the rollout by machine learning, there are updated installation images and the list of show stoppers is still long.

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Trap: External hard disks with native 4K sector size

Amazon[German]Just a brief information for people who maintain larger system inventories with external hard disks. There seems to be a problem: More and more manufacturers only supply external hard disks with 4K sector size. This could lead to serious issues with backup devices under older operating systems.

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Windows 7/8.1 Preview Rollup Updates (June 20, 2019)

Windows Update[German]On June 20, Microsoft Preview released Rollup Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. At the same time, a preview rollup update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012/ R2 was released. Addendum: Further updates with Fix for the Event Viewer as well as the special update for IE 11 added.

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