Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server May 2018

Windows Update[German]On May 8, 2018 Microsoft released several (security) updates (KB4103718, KB4103712) for Windows 7 SP1 and other updates (KB4103725, KB4103715) for Windows 8.1 and the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.

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Windows 10 security updates May 8, 2018

[German]Microsoft released several cumulative updates for the supported Windows 10 builds on May 8, 2018. Also included is a first update for Windows 10 version 1803.

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Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N Version 1803

[German]This time it went pretty fast – Microsoft has made the Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N April Update (version 1803) available for download on its servers. The Media Feature Pack is required to use certain functions.

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Windows 10 Fall April Update – Upgrade Tips

[German]The general rollout of the Windows 10 April Update (version 1803) to existing Windows 10 systems will begin on May 8, 2018 (since April 30, 2018, version 1803 is available on demand). This FAQ contains some information about what to consider or know before installing the update.

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Windows 10 April Update (Version 1803): Upgrade FAQ

[German]On April 30, 2018 Microsoft surprisingly released Windows 10 April Update (version 1803) not only for download, but also via Windows Update. In a FAQ I would like to answer some questions (how long does the rollout take, how do I get the update directly etc.).

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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 ...


7-ZIP Version 18.05 released

[German]Another information for users of the packing program 7-Zip. The developer of the software has updated the Windows version of the program available for various platforms to version 18.05 to close a security hole. Time for a closer look.

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Windows 10 April Update: Bugs and Issues

[German]Microsoft is distribution Windows 10 Version 1803 (April Update) as a feature update since April 30, 2018. Now it's time to reflect the issues, people observing after installing this feature update.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17661 [Redstone 5]

Microsoft hasn't rolled out Windows 10 version 1803 to the broad masses, but releases new insider preview build 17661 for the Redstone 5 development branch. This branch will end as Windows 10 version 1809, espected in autumn 2018.

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New Spectre NG vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs

[German]In Intel CPUs eight new, from Intel as highly risky classified, vulnerabilities, called Spectre Next Generation (till Intel releases details) has been discovered. There are no patches available yet.

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Windows 10 Meltdown Patch Bypass and hcsshim flaw

[German]Strange: Microsoft's Meltdown patches for Windows 10 had a fatal flaw. Now it's patched in Windows 10 Version 1803 – but not in older Windows 10 builds. And there is a critical Windows Host Compute Service Shim-Flaw – affecting container images – a patch is available.

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