Tag Archives: Update

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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Windows 10: Bug prevents (VPN) Internet access

[German]There is a bug in all still supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 – caused by recent updates. This can prevent applications from connecting to the Internet. A bugfix is not expected before April 2020.

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Update KB4552455 for Windows 10 Version 2004

[German]Microsoft released update KB4552455 for Windows 10 version 2004 on March 26, 2020. This update is available for Windows insiders testing in the slow ring.

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Windows 10 V1609/Server 2016: Update KB4541329 causes printing issues/crashes

[German]Update KB4541329 released for Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 may cause printing issues on some systems (Terminal Server, Remote Desktop). Winspool.drv crashes and pulls the applications into the digital abyss.

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Tor Browser 9.0.7

[German]Short addendum for users of the Tor bundle. The developers have already released version 9.0.7 on March 20, 2020, which contains the JavaScirpt vulnerability.

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

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Update KB4052623: Microsoft fixes Defender Scan Skip Bug

[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4052623 for the Windows Defender anti-malware platform for Windows 10 on March 24, 2020. This update also fixes the irritating message that files were skipped during a scan.

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Windows 10 190x: Update KB4541335

[German]Microsoft has released the optional update KB4541335 for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 on March 24, 2020. Before that, the update was available in the Release Preview Ring for Insider (see Windows 10 190x: Update KB4541335 for Insider).

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Microsoft suspends optional Windows Updates from May 2020

[German]Surprising announcements from Microsoft in times of the Corona crisis. The company suspends non-security related optional updates for Windows from May 2020 onwards for an undefined period.

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Security Updates Chrome 80.0.3987.149 / Edge 80.0.361.69

[English]Google has released a security update for the Chrome 80.0.3987.149 on 18 March 2020. The Microsoft developers have followed up on March 19, 2020 and released a security update for the Chromium Edge browser. This update raises the browser to … Continue reading

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Windows 10 Version 1709: Support extended till October 2020

[German]Microsoft has just announced a support extension (i.e. the supply of security updates) for Windows 10 version 1709 (Enterprise and Education) until October 2020. The reason is the current corona virus pandemic.

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