[German]Since Microsoft's November 14, 2017 update for Windows Epson dot matrix printers are no longer able to print. The print jobs end with "Win32 error code returned by the print processor: 2147500037". This affects all printer models under Windows 7 to 10. The problem is now confirmed by Microsoft and there are workarounds/fixes.
Microsoft has released last night Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17040 for PC in Fast Ring. There are a few new features, some bug fixes and some known issues. Further details may be reader here.
PSA: Users of Windows 10 Version 1709 using HP laptops should avoid November 14, 2017 update KB4048955. After installing this update, HP's 3D Drive Guard software installed on many HP systems is no longer compatible (see my blog post Issues with Microsoft's November 2017 Updates).
PSA: Microsoft ships a couple of updates for Windows on November 14, 2017. Users with Epson dot matrix printers are facing the situation, that printing is no longer possible, after installing November 2017 updates on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Further details may be found within my blog post Issues with Microsoft's November 2017 Updates.
[German]On November 14, 2017 Microsoft 'celebrated' Patchday and released a bunch of updates. Some seems to be 'problem bears', the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) for instance. Here is an overview, what I've seen so far.
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On November 14, 2017 Microsoft released a couple of security updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. Here is an overview what's patched.
[German]Interesting information for owners of a Windows 10 version 1511 version. Actually, the support of this version should have ended last month.
The virtual Microsoft developer conference Connect will take place from 15 to 17 November 2017. The motto:"Build apps of the future today".
[German]A design flaw in various antivirus products allows malware or local attackers to exploit the "Restore Quarantine" feature. Malware already quarantined can be moved to sensitive areas of the operating system in order to survive restarts and increases privileges.
[German]Fraudsters offer a fake version of Microsoft Windows Movie Maker for download. The link has made it to the first (or second) place, depending on the search term, in the search results thanks to optimizations of the crooks.
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
