Microsoft has released the first firmware update for Surface Book 2, the Microsoft tablet, that has been available sind a few days.
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ASLR fails in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 – but there is a fix
[German]Here is Microsoft's next security glitch. Developers have made a mistake that causes the ASLR mechanism not always work properly in Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. But there's a fix.
Microsoft Office Viewer reaches End of Life 2017/2018
If you are still using the free Microsoft Office Viewer, it's time to say good by. Microsoft has announced the end of life for those viewers (Word Viewer, Excel Viewer and PowerPoint Viewer).
Has Microsoft lost access to parts of Office source code?
After the last patches of the Office equation editor, some speculation has arisen that Microsoft may have lost access to parts of its Office source code. Here's some information.
Windows 10 / Server 2016: Issues with CDPUserSvc
[German]In Windows 10 the service CDPUserSvc has been introduced. This service is a kind of continuous trouble maker. This blog post deals with the question, what is CDPUserSvc for and discusses issues caused by November 2017 update. Continue reading
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 ...
CCleaner comes with AVAST PUP
[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).
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.