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Windows Temp folder flooded with "computer name-yyyMMdd-hhmm.log" files

[German]Another problem in Windows: A German blog reader pointed out to me that besides the Aria-debug-xxx.log files I recently discussed, on some machines the TEMP folder is flooded with other log files. These are named according to the scheme computer-name-yyyMMdd-hhmm.log. … Continue reading

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Exchange Online down for hours (June 5, 2023)

[German]As of June 5, 2023, Microsoft's Exchange Online seems to have experienced a massive disruption. Administrators could no longer get into the Admin Center and Outlook could no longer be reached on the web. A user alerted me to this … Continue reading

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Splashtop Streamer v3.5.6.0 generates high CPU and IO load due to antivirus software

A note for users of Splashtop Streamer software (is integrated into management tools like NinjaRMM) who wonder about high CPU and IO load on their machines. The cause could be the antivirus software in use, which wants to scan log … Continue reading

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Windows 10/11: Microsoft Store refuses login – there is a Workaround

[German]Quick question for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who use the Microsoft Store (Microsoft 365 or Windows Store) to get apps. Are there any login issues with the Microsoft account to the Store? A blog reader contacted me about … Continue reading

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Microsoft Office 2304 (Build 16327.20308): Outlook displays self-signed e-mails as text

[German]Are self-signed e-mails received in Microsoft Outlook no longer displayed as HTML documents, but only as text? The cause is probably Microsoft Office version 2304 (build 16327.20308), which has this error.

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

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Windows Server 2022: Update KB5026370 kills "Effective Permissions" query

I'm bringing up an issue that is currently bugging Windows Server 2022 (and Windows 11) administrators. After installing the cumulative update KB5026370 for Windows Server 2022, it is no longer possible to query "Effective Permissions" in Explorer. Windows Explorer loads … Continue reading

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Windows temp folder flooded with Aria-debug-xxx.log files

[German]I'm picking up an issue that a blog reader reported to me back in March 2023. While checking his temp folder under Windows, he noticed that there are several GByte-sized log files with the name Aria-debug-xxx. His guess is that … Continue reading

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Microsoft provided workaround for failed Surface Pro X cameras

Since May 23, 2023 the cameras on Microsoft's Surface Pro X don't work anymore. Microsoft has now confirmed the issue and provided workarounds for managed and unmanaged devices. I've added the details to my blog post Surface Pro X cameras … Continue reading

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Surface Pro X cameras fails – certificate expired on May 23, 2023? Workaround possible

[German]Owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro X suddenly face a big problem. The cameras of the ARM tablet fails since May 23, 2023. The forums are full of reports from affected users – and one blog reader has also contacted … Continue reading

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Windows shows internal SATA hard disks/SSDs as Removable

[German]It's a problem that some users experience with Windows: Internet SATA hard drives and SSD drives are shown as removable. This of course makes no sense and there have been instructions to fix this since Windows 7. The problem occurs … Continue reading

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