Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager V1702 TP

Microsoft just has released a Technical Preview 2 of System Center Configuration Manager Version 1702. The announcement has been made last Friday, January 20, 2017, within Microsoft's Technet-Blog.

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Windows 10: Upgrade error 0x8007001F

Is Windows 10 stalling with error 0x8007001F during installing Anniversary Update? Or is this error code thrown during an upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10? Here are a few hints, what could be the root cause for this error.

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Windows 10: Error 0x80070057 from Cloudfogger

[German]Some users are receiving error 0x80070057 during distinct Windows 10 operations (backup, system restore, upgrades). Recently I stumbled upon Cloudfogger as a root cause for this error code. Here are a background information about this case.

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Windows 10: Apps could not be downloaded from store (Xbox One settings blocks)

Some Windows 10 users are facing suddenly the issue, that apps could not be downloaded from Windows Store anymore. This blog post analyses what's the reason and how Xbox One account settings are affecting your Windows Store downloads.

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Support for Windows 10 RTM ends March 26, 2017

[German]Windows 10 RTM (Build 10240, Version 1607) has been released on July 29, 2015. Now Microsoft mentioned, that support for this version will end on March 26, 2017.

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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 ...


Microsoft announces Windows 7 EOL, recommends Windows 10

[German]Windows 10 is now released since 1,5 years, but Windows 7 still runs on a majority of desktop systems. Now Microsoft Germany announced in a press release "the end of life" for Windows 7 in three years (January 14, 2020) and recommend Windows 10. Here are a few details and thoughts.

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Virtualbox 5.1.14 available

Virtualbox[German]Oracle has released Virtualbox Version 5.1.14, which is a maintenance release of this virtualization software, for Windows, Linux and Mac OS. Here is what's new.

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More changes to Windows 7/8.1 Security-only updates

Windows Update[German]Microsoft will change how Security-only rollup updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and corresponding server versions are delivered.

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Microsoft lowers price for Windows 10 OEM licences

Is Microsoft planning to lower license fees for Windows 10 for it's OEMs? Windows 10 is already free for machines with display size below 10 inch. The Taiwan based Digitimes has published an article here, suggesting, that Microsoft has settled with notebook vendors. Windows 10 licensing rates for models to be launched in 2017, will be reduced for machines with display size under 14.1. The agreement shall be valid after March 1, 2017. Details are not outlined.

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Tip: Tools SetACL and Delproof2 now are free for commercial use

Developer Helge Klein recently announced, that his two Windows tools SetACL and Delproof2 are now free to use, both for individuals and corporations (for commercial use).

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