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Windows Server 2022: "SMTP Server" feature will be uninstalled by updates

[German]A blog reader has contacted me by e-mail, because he faced an issue. On a Windows Server 2022, the "SMTP Server" feature is uninstalled with every update installation. This has now happened for the second time around Patchday. After researching, … Continue reading

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Hornetsecurity is down (June 7, 2024; since ~ 7:00 a.m.)

[German]German blog reader Jona contacted me a few minutes ago and asked, whether I know anything about a malfunction at "Hornet-Security". In the meantime, there is a second report from Matthias about a service disruption. But it looks as if … Continue reading

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Edge's annoying full-screen promoting pop-ups since version 125

[German]I've got reports about an annoying behavior of Microsoft Edge browser since version 125. The Microsoft Edge is displaying annoying full-screen pop-ups promoting the browser after each launch. This occurs when Edge and Bing are not set as the default. … Continue reading

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Microsoft 365 version 2405 causes memory errors and freezes in Access

[German]Microsoft released version 2405 for Microsoft 365/Office 365 apps at the end of May 2024. I have now received feedback from blog readers complaining about Microsoft Access crashing. There may be a memory leak that is causing various problems with … Continue reading

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Windows 11: (P-Core) problems with Intel hybrid CPUs and network drivers

[German]Windows 11 contains pitfalls for gamers, video editing users etc. that the majority of users are not even aware of. A blog reader sent me the relevant information at the end of May 2024 (thanks for that). According to the … Continue reading

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Edge 125.0.2535.67 update bypasses WSUS (May 2024)

[German]This smells like trouble for administrators in enterprise environments, where the Edge browser is usually used. A blog reader informed me that the Edge had updated to version 125.0.2535.67, although this is definitely not released in the WSUS.

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Windows 11: Update KB5036980 blocks activation of the Enterprise subscription

[German]A quick note for administrators who manage Windows 11 clients in corporate environments. With the April 2024 preview update KB5036980, Microsoft caused a problem for administrators who wanted to switch from Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Enterprise using AutoPilot. … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2019 OOB update KB5039705: Fails on Citrix with error 0x8007371B

[German]In mid-May 2024, Microsoft released the out-of-band update KB5039705 for Windows Server 2019, which is intended to correct the installation error 0x800f0982 of the security update KB5037765 from May 2024 on systems with a non-English language pack. However, administrators in … Continue reading

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Warning about Lenovo L15 Gen1 (AMD) BIOS 1.33

[German]I'm posting a warning here in the blog that I received from a reader. It concerns at least the Lenovo L15 Gen1 (AMD) systems. The manufacturer seems to be delivering a faulty BIOS version 1.33, which is causing trouble. The … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2019: Install errors with out-of-band update KB5039705 from May 23, 2024

[German]A short follow-up to the May 2024 security update for Windows Server 2019. The cumulative update KB5037765 from May 14, 2024 was withdrawn due to installation errors with a missing en-us language pack. Microsoft has since released the out-of-band update … Continue reading

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