[German]People using Pirifom CCleaner should keep their eyes. CCleaner V5.37 (and beyond) will be shipped with AVAST virus scanner (or other) as PUP (Potentially unwanted Program).
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Surface Book 2 Recovery Image available
[German]Microsoft just released the recovery image for its brand new Microsoft Surface Book 2. The recovery image is required, if a recovery via Windows 10 isn't possible.
Microsoft Office security updates (November 14, 2017)
[German]Microsoft released on November 14, 2017 (Patchday) beside Windows updates also a couple of security updates for Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, 2013 and for Microsoft Office 2016, and for SharePoint Server. Here are a few details.
Microsoft confirms Epson dot matrix printer issue after November 2017 patchday: here are fixes
[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.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17040
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.
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 update KB4048955 kills HP's 3D Drive Guard
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).
Windows updates (Nov. 2017) kills Epson dot matrix printers
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.
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.
Patchday November 14, 2017: Updates for Windows 7, 8.1, 10
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.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 V1511 support for 6 months
[German]Interesting information for owners of a Windows 10 version 1511 version. Actually, the support of this version should have ended last month.