Some Windows users are facing error code 0x80070008 or 0x8007000E during Windows Update. Others are receiving those error codes during Windows Backup. Here are a few hints, what causes those error codes.
[German]Microsoft is changing its Supersedence Behaviour for Security-only and Security Monthly Quality Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2.
[German]Windows is using user account control since Windows Vista to grant administrative privileges. But some users are facing a strange behavior: The user account control dialog box is invoked during an administrative task. But he Yes button to confirm UAC is disabled (grayed out). Here a few hints to solve that issue.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 received another December 2016 firmware update- The last update was released in August 2016. The new firmware updates the 'Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver for Realtek High Definition Audio (SST)' to v6.0.1.7895. According to this US-Update-History site, Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) v6.0.1.7895 improves system stability and Cortana performance. The update is distributed via Windows Update, Download here. (via)
[German]Some Windows users are facing a strange error: Suddenly the user account control (UAC) fails and the administrator account doesn't work anymore. In some cases, the error message "file system error (-1073741819)" or the error 'extended attributes are inconsistent' will be shown.
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Microsoft has announced at WinHEC that Windows 10 on ARM-CPUs will be coming soon. Here is, what we know so far about Microsoft's plans.
[German]The most stupid thing for a Windows user happens, if he blocked himself from accessing the administrative account. Then all administrative tasks are blocked. Instead of "reinstalling Windows", there are ways to activate the build-in account "Administrator" and repair the system.
[German]Petya-Mischa ransomware seems to return as "GoldenEye", hitting German companies. Currently the e-mail spam campaign spreading GoldenEye addresses German speaking users so far.
Microsoft releases non security updates for supported Microsoft Office versions on the first thuesday of a month. On December 6, 2016, a bunch of updates are released for Office 2013 and 2016.
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
