Tip: Windows 10 ISO direct download from MS via Chrome

[German]Today a little tip for Windows 10 users to download an ISO file of Windows 10 version 1803 directly from Microsoft. We will use the Google Chrome browser.

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Windows 7 update KB4103718: Network issues fixed

Windows Update[German]A short information for administrators of Windows 7 and the server counterparts. Some users are reported network issues after installing update KB4103718. Now Microsoft has made some informal changes to the description of KB4103718 update regarding network issues, because the cause has been found.

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Surface Pro: reliability update

Microsoft has provided a reliability update for the Surface Pro. This is another firmware update that Microsoft has provided for the device since March 15, 2018.

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Windows 10 V1803 Feature Upgrade and AVAST damages

[German]Users of Windows 10 are reporting massive issues during feature ugrades to April Update (Version 1803), if AVAST has been installed on the system. Microsoft had stopped delivery of the Windows 10 April Update (version 1803) for all machines running AVAST as virus protection. Finally AVAST identified the root cause and released an update of it's anti virus software. Here's an overview.

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Windows 10: Insider Preview Build 17677 released

Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17677 for Windows Insider on the PC (contrary to yesterday's announcement).

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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 ...


Android devices with pre-installed Adware

[German]Security provider Avast raises an alarm: Android devices are shipped with pre-installed malware. Thousands of users around the globe are affected by mobile adware being delivered on brand new devices.

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Windows 10 V1803: Remote Assistance connect

[German]A brief information for users of Windows 10 April update machines who have no Internet connection. It seems that there is a delay of 45 seconds when trying to establish an MSRA (MS Remote Assistance) connection.

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Windows 10 V1803: Update KB4100403 (with SSD fix)

[German]Microsoft released a new cumulative update KB4100403 for Windows 10 version 1803 (April update) as of May 23, 2018. The update is also intended to fix problems when using SSDs in conjunction with the NVMe interface.

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Windows 10: Micro code updates (May 21, 2018)

[German]Microsoft has released several microcode updates for the still supported Windows 10 builds in revised form. These are the updates KB4090007, KB4091663 KB4091664 and KB4091666.

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Flash and Silverlight get blocked in Office 365 documents

Microsoft announced plans to restrict the use of Flash, Shockwave, and Silverlight controls in Office 365. This policy changed for security reason.

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