Problem bear: Windows update KB3102429 re-released

Windows UpdateMicrosoft has released update KB3102429 for Windows 7/8.1 on January 19, 2016. It's an optional update for currency symbols – but we have seen this "problem bear" last November.

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Remix OS V 2.0 test drive

[German]Today (12 January, 2016) Jiide has release Remix OS Version 2.0 als alpha. I've had a short look at this Android x86-based OS. Whilst US media are "overwhelmed", I got a mixed experience.

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Tool tip: FolderSecurityViewer for Shares

[German edition]Today just a short tip for Active Directory admins. FolderSecurityViewer is a tool developed to analyze access permissions in network shares, managed on Windows Servers with Active Directory. Further details may be found on this web site.

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Microsoft’s failure with default Windows device encryption

Microsoft supports automatic device encryption since Windows 8 for selected hardware. The odd thing: The recovery key is transmitted to Microsoft without a possibility to stop that transfer.

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Regedit-Bug in Windows 10 Version 1511

Just another bad news: Windows 10 Version 1511 (Build 10586) comes with a nasty bug, that prevents searching in registry with regedit.exe.

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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 7 SP1/8.1: Update KB3035583 for Windows 10

Windows UpdateJust a short note: Microsoft has released Update KB3035583 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. The purpose: Prepare W7/8.1 systems for Windows 10 upgrade.

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Windows 10 Upgrade: Legal action against Microsoft Germany

A German Consumer Association (Verbraucherzentrale) has filed a legal action against Microsoft Germany to stop automatic download of Windows 10 Upgrade files.

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Is Microsoft forcing Windows 10 upgrades again?

[German]Again it seems to be bad news for users of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 who are deciding to stay with this operating systems. There are again signs, that Microsoft intends to force upgrades to Windows 10 in a rather aggressively manner.

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Update KB3114409 pulled, because it kills Outlook 2010

Windows UpdateMicrosoft has released update KB3114409 on last patch day (12/08/2015) that kills Outlook 2010.

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Windows 10 Version 1511: update KB3122947 causes error 0x80070643

Microsoft has released update KB3122947 for Windows 10 Version 1511 a few hours ago. It seems that only a few users receiving this update and also a minority are facing install error 0x80070643. Here a few information about this update.

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