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Windows: Update from 2019 for VMware offered again (Jan. 5, 2021)
[English]Just a short information from a blog reader who is being re-offered a 2019 update for VMware as of January 5, 2021. I am interested in whether this is an isolated case or affects more users.
Chrome 87.0.4280.141 with security fixes
[German]Google has updated the Google Chrome browser for Windows, macOS and Linux to version 87.0.4280.141 as of January 6, 20201. This update fixes 16 vulnerabilities.
Firefox 84.0.2 and 78.6.1 ESR released
[German]Mozilla developers have released version 84.0.2 and 78.6.1 ESR of the Firefox browser on January 6, 2021. These are security updates for the browser. Here is an overview of the updates.
Microsoft Office Patchday (January 5, 2021)
[German]On January 5, 2021(first Tuesday of the month, Office Patchday) Microsoft released several non-security updates for versions of Microsoft Office that are still supported. Here is a brief overview.
Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008/R2: Extended Support 2021 – Part 2
[German]In my blog post Windows 7 SP1: ESU Support for 2021 – Part 1 I had pointed out that from January 2021 a new ESU license is required to receive further security updates for this operating system. Those who do not … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged 0patch, ByPassESU, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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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: ESU Support for 2021 – Part 1
[German]Small reminder for people still running systems with Windows 7 SP1. In January 2021 the support extension for the second year ends. So a little reminder today to renew the ESU license – and I've found a source that offers … Continue reading
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Tagged ESU, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008R2
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Firefox 84.0.1 released
[German]Mozilla developers have released version 84.0.1 of the Firefox browser on December 22, 2020. This is a maintenance update for the browser. Here is an overview of the fixes.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Microsoft fixes chkdsk issue in update KB4592438
[German]It worked, the bug I reported about chkdsk ending in an unbootable Windows 10 2004/20H2 on some systems has been fixed. At least that's what the descriptions of update KB4592438 say. Here is a more in depth story about that.
Windows 10: Updates causes BSOD loop on CorsairVBusDriver
[German]The latest Windows 10 updates seem to cause severe problems for some users with a CorsairVBusDriver installed. The systems remain in a Blue Screen boot loop after installing the update.
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Tagged BlueScreen, Corsair, Patchday 12.2020, Update, Windows 10
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Windows 10 20H2: ChkDsk damages file system on SSDs with Update KB4592438 installed
[German]In Windows 10 20H2 with installed cumulative update KB4592438, chkdsk causes massive issues. It destroys the file system during a disk check on SSDs, so Windows 10 can't start after a reboot. Here is some information about the problem and … Continue reading