Tag Archives: issue

Issues with Update KB890830 (Windows Malicious Removal Tool)

Posted on 2017-04-13 by guenni

Microsoft has released on patch day (April 11, 2017) also a new version of Windows Malicious Removal Tool (MRT) as update KB890830. It seems that this update is causing serious issues.

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DoubleAgent uses Microsoft Application Verifier to bypass antivirus software

Posted on 2017-04-09 by guenni

In March 2017 a new attack, named DoubleAgent, has been published. Attackers can use Microsoft Application Verifier shipped in Windows to bypass antivirus software.

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Fix for Microsoft’s faulty ‘WPD – 2/22/2016’ MTP driver update

Posted on 2017-03-30 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released another MTP driver update (KB4016754) for Windows that shall fix the bug introduced with 'Microsoft – WPD' driver update.

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Security-Update KB3191855 fixes Excel bug

Posted on 2017-03-29 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released this night (March 28, 2017) another important Security-Update KB3191855 for Microsoft Office. This update fixes a bug that causes Excel 2010 to crash.

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Microsoft confirms System Restore error 0x80070091

Posted on 2017-03-26 by guenni

There is an ugly issue in Windows 10 (Version 1607) – it seems that some (maybe all) users are running a system with a broken System Restore function. Here are a few more details.

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Windows 10: Get Office App prevents Reset this PC options

Posted on 2017-03-24 by guenni

In Windows 10 Version 1607 (Anniversary Update) is a known issue that prevents resetting a PC with the option "remove everything".

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Security Update KB 3178690 crashes Excel 2010

Posted on 2017-03-23 by guenni

Microsoft has released Security update MS17-014 (Security Update for Microsoft Office (4013241)) on March 14, 2017. But it seems that this update is triggering crashes in Excel 2010.

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Surface Pro 4: High CPU load from Service Host "Locale System"

Posted on 2017-03-17 by guenni

[German]Some users are facing a mysterious issue in Windows 10; The Service Host "Locale System" (SVChost) is causing suddenly a high CPU load and the fan spins continuously.

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Windows 10 error ‘Device not migrated’

Posted on 2017-03-15 by guenni

[German]Some Windows 10 users are facing a nasty problem. After upgrading from a previous Windows to Windows 10, some devices are not working. Device manager is showing a 'Device not migrated' message.

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Windows 10: Store login shows only a grey box

Posted on 2017-03-13 by guenni

[German]Some Windows 10 users are facing issued, if they trying to sign in to the Windows store (and/or other app). Only a grey box pops up and disappears after few seconds. Here are a few hints to solve that issue.

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