Tag Archives: Update

Virtual PC 2007 blocks Windows 10 Anniversary Update install

Posted on 2016-08-05 by guenni

Some users installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update are facing a curious error, which prevent upgrading to Version 1607. The compatibility wizard reports a blocking app, but doesn't provide additional details or an app name.

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Windows 10: Update error 0x80070057

Posted on 2016-08-03 by guenni

[German]During updating Windows 10 to Anniversary Update (version 1607) many users are hit by error code 0x80070057 and the installation fails. Here a few hints how to fix this update error.

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Microsoft July 2016 Security Release ISO Image

Posted on 2016-08-03 by guenni

Microsoft offers all security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on July 12, 2016 as an ISO image for DVD5.

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July 2016 firmware update for Surface 3

Posted on 2016-07-27 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released recently a few firmware updates for Surface tablet PCs. Currently a July 2016 firmware update for Surface 3 is in preparation.

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Optional Windows updates KB3035583, KB3173040 (July 19, 2016)

Posted on 2016-07-20 by guenni

Microsoft has released some optional updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 on July 19, 2016. Both updates mentioned above are well known.

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Windows 7: Slow update search (July 2016)

Posted on 2016-07-17 by guenni

Many users are reporting a slow update search in Windows 7 since the last months. Also high CPU load on one kernel has been observed. Here are a few tips to speed up Windows 7 update search.

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BIOS-Updates for Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15

Posted on 2016-07-07 by guenni

Dell has released two BIOS updates for XPS 13 and XPS 15 that fixes a couple of bugs and enhance both systems. Here's what has been fixed.

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Microsoft Update-Summary: Windows and Office (July 5, 2016)

Posted on 2016-07-06 by guenni

Microsoft has released several non-security updates for Windows 7/8.1 and Office 2007 – 2016 at July 5, 2016. Here is a short summary.

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Update KB3173040 – end of free upgrade offer notification

Posted on 2016-06-30 by guenni

Microsoft is distributing a new update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Update Update KB3173040 notifies about the end of free upgrade to Windows 10.

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June 2016 update rollup (KB3161608) for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Posted on 2016-06-22 by guenni

Microsoft has released (June 21, June 2016) a new update rollup KB3161608 for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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