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Internet Explorer 11: Hide search box
[German]Microsoft also provided updates for Internet Explorer 11 on the patch day ( September 12, 2017). As a result, the tab bar is now shown below the address field – and there is a search box shown again.
Security: Firmware update for D-Link DIR-850L router
[German]A few days ago, security researchers reported serious vulnerabilities in the D-Link DIR-850L router. Now D-Link has provided firmware updates to close the vulnerabilities.
Posted in devices, Security
Tagged D-Link DIR-850L, Firmware, Router, Security, Update
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iOS 11 mail app does not support Outlook.com/Office 365 accounts
[German]A shot note to users of iPhones and iPads: It seems, that after switching to iOS 11, the mail app shipped with the new operating system does not support Outlook.com, Exchange or Office 365 accounts.
Posted in ios, issue
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Is KB4038777 killing Windows 7 activation on Dell systems?
Maybe people who use Dell systems with Windows 7 Professional can say something about this. It seems that update KB4038777 destroys Windows 7 Professional activation on Dell systems.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Dell, issue, KB4038777, OEM, Update, Windows 7 Professional
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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 ...
Windows 10 V1703: Update KB4043292 for black screen bug
[German]Microsoft has released Update KB4043292 for Windows 10 Creators Update (Version 1703) to fix the black screen bug on HP devices during login. Here's what you shall know.
Windows Server 2012 R2: KB4036479 install issue
[English]Today a short note for administrators of Windows Server 2012 R2 who intends to install update KB4036479. This update shall prevents restarts in Hyper-V, but is causing install issues.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Hyper-V, KB4036479, Update, Windows Server 2012 (R2)
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Fix for HP’s 3D Drive Guard-Bug after Microsoft Patchday
[German]Since Microsoft's September 2017 patch day there is a second problem on HP systems with Windows 10 version 1703 (besides the black screen bug). The HP 3D Drive Guard is no longer running correctly. Here is some information about the problem and a fix.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Drive Guard, fix, HP, issue, Update, Windows 10 Version 1703
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Windows 7/8.1 Preview Rollups (September 19, 2017)
[English]On September 19 ,2017, Microsoft released the Monthly Preview rollups KB4038803 for Windows 7 and KB4038774 for Windows 8.1 (and the Server Pendants). Here are some information about these updates.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged KB4038774, KB4038803, Update, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1
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Microsoft Update revisions September 2017
As of September 12, 14, and September 19, 2017, Microsoft has made several update revisions. Below is an overview of these revisions.