Tag Archives: Update

Windows 7: Microsoft removed Update hold for systems with Symantec Endpoint Protection

[German]Since August 27, 2019, Microsoft has lifted the update blockade for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for systems with installed Symantec/Norton antivirus software. Symantec has given Microsoft permission to release Windows updates. However, these users should install … Continue reading

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Thunderbird 68.0 released

[German]The developers of the email client Thunderbird have already released version 68.0 on August 27, 2019. This is the next major version of the email client. Here are a brief overview what has been changed.

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Attacks on unpatched Pulse Secure and Fortinet SSL VPNs

[German]Hacker are scanning the web for and attacking unpatched Pulse Secure and Fortinet SSL VPNs for several days. Private keys and user passwords can be read out via vulnerabilities. The manufacturers released updates for the vulnerabilities months ago.

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Google releases Chrome 76.0.3809.132

The Google Chrome browser has been updated to version 76.0.3809.132. According to the Chromium website, the new version closes a critical vulnerability CVE-2019-5869 and contains further fixes. The update is available for Linux, macOS and Windows and will be rolled … Continue reading

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Windows 7 SP1: Update KB4512506 causes error 0x800F0816

[German]The monthly KB4512506 Security Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 causes installation error 0x800F0816 on some systems. Here is some information.

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

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Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4505903 breaks Bluetooth speaker connection

[German]Cumulative Update KB4505903, released July 26, 2019, breaks the connection to Bluetooth speakers. Microsoft has just confirmed this as a known issue.

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Windows 7 SP1: Update KB4512506 causes error 0xc0000225

[German]The monthly KB4512506 Security Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is experiencing issues. Some systems run into boot problems during installation. The machines refuse to start with error code 0xc0000225.

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Windows 10 V1809: Dynamic Update KB4506578 (08/22/2019)

[German]Microsoft has released the dynamic update (compatibility update) KB4506578 for Windows 10 Version 1809 on August 22, 2019. However, the descriptions still bear the date of June 2019.

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Windows /2008 R2: Re-released Updates with VB6/VBA fix (08/21/2019)

[German]Has Microsoft re-released a number of updated versions of Windows Updates effective August 21, 2019? At the very least, this is what entries in the Microsoft Update Catalog suggest. The updates replace the August 16, 2019 patches for Windows 7 … Continue reading

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Windows 10: Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.7.2, 4.8 (08/20/2019)

[German]Microsoft has already released an update for the .NET Framework 3.5, 4.7.2, 4.8 for various Windows 10 versions on August 20, 2019. But the update comes with some issues. It bricks Veritas Backup Exec.

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