Tag Archives: Update

Potential errors in the Windows update database – Part 2

[German]In Part 1 I had taken up a reader's note that after Windows fails to install updates, there are potential errors in the Windows Update database which can't be repaired by Update trouble shooter. In part 2 I describe further … Continue reading

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Potential errors in the Windows update database – Part 1

[German]Sometimes Windows 10 users run into errors during update installation. And the Windows troubleshooter then reports errors in the Windows Update database that can't be fixed. Usually this ends up in a new installation or an in-place upgrade of Windows … Continue reading

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Firefox 74.0.1 and 68.6.1esr released

[German]The Mozilla developers have released version 74.0.1 and version and 68.6.1esr of the Firefox browser on April 3, 2020. This is a maintenance update for the browser.

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Chrome 80.0.3987.162 released (March 31, 2020)

[German]Google's developers have released version 80.0.3987.162 of the Chrome browser (heise specifies 80.0.3987.163 here). This is a security update which should close three vulnerabilities. The new Chrome version 80.0.3987.122 is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and is rolled out … Continue reading

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Windows 10: “Socket Error 0×2200021” and WiFi issues

[German]Since April 1, 2020, there have been complaints from Windows 10 users in Italian Microsoft forums reporting WiFi problems in connection with an update. The socket error 0×2200021 is triggered. Here is some information about this. Update: It turns out, … Continue reading

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

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Does Windows 10 VPN Bug-Fix Update cause Teams issues?

[German]A brief question: Does somebody expects issues with Microsoft Teams after installing the out-of-band updates to fix the Windows 10 VPN internet connectivity bug (like update KB4554364)? One user reported, that the receive error 4c7 during Teams re-login.

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Windows: Important driver update for Nvidia and Realtek

[German]Nvidia has released the GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 445.78 for Windows to solve a problem. And Realtek has released Windows HDA drivers for several Lenovo ThinkCentre machines.

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Windows 10: Updates fixes VPN bug

[German]Microsoft has released out-of-band updates for various versions of Windows 10 as of March 30, 2020 to fix the VPN bug caused by earlier updates from February 2020.

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Windows 10 V1507 may receive Updates and Upgrades

[German]A very short note for people who are still using an old and fresh installed Windows 10 version 1507 (RTM). It can now receive and install successfully both updates and feature upgrades.

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Issues with Defender Update KB4052623 (March 2020)?

[German]On March 24, 2020, Microsoft released update KB4052623 for the Windows Defender anti-malware platform for Windows 10. Since that time, I have received reports of problems; the offline scan is said to be broken and there are unexpected errors. None … Continue reading

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