Tag Archives: Upgrade

Thunderbird 78.x: Upgrade to version 91, and foreseeable problems

Posted on 2021-10-12 by guenni

[German]The developers of the Thunderbird email client want to slowly start migrating Thunderbird 78.x users to the new Thunderbird 91.x development branch. In Thunderbird 91, however, users should be prepared for problems or inconsistencies. In addition, the developers probably do … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Feature Upgrade ends with a non bootable media

Posted on 2021-07-12 by guenni

[German]Today another blog post from the category "Windows 10, the mysterious update experience". A blog reader recently drew my attention to a new "upgrade experience" (that's what Microsoft calls it). The Experience is described quite quickly: The unsuspecting user receives … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 version 1903 reaches end of support, upgrade to successor version

Posted on 2020-12-13 by guenni

[German]Microsoft's Windows 10 version 1903, released in spring 2019, has now reached the end of support. Systems still running this Windows 10 version will now be migrated to newer Windows 10 versions in unmanaged environments. Advertising

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SAP: Why enterprises should soon upgrade to SAP S/4HANA

Posted on 2020-11-15 by guenni

[German]In the coronavirus pandemic, projects to switch to a new IT solution are often postponed. SAP's R/3 system is not due to be phased out until 2027. CNT Management Consulting GmbH has shown me some aspects why enterprises should soon … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 version 1903 is forcibly updated to 1909

Posted on 2020-11-10 by guenni

[German]Another short message to owners of machines with Windows 10 version 1903 (Home and Pro). Microsoft announced it is starting to forcefully upgrade these systems to Windows 10 version 1909. Advertising

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Windows 10: Deactivate Safeguard holds (blocked Upgrades)

Posted on 2020-10-30 by guenni

[German]In Windows 10, Group Policy can be used to disable upgrade blocks (safeguard holds) set by Microsoft in Windows Update due to known compatibility issues. Here is some information about this. Advertising

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Windows 10 20H2-Upgrade: Microsoft Edge Downgrade as Pitfall

Posted on 2020-10-29 by guenni

[German]When upgrading a system to Windows 10 20H2 via WSUS there is a nasty trap that a blog reader pointed out to me. When upgrading, an existing Chromium Edge browser of the old system is forced to upgrade to an … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 forgets certificates during upgrade

Posted on 2020-10-28 by guenni

[German]After installing cumulative October 2020 updates, various Windows 10 versions forget their certificates when upgrading to a higher Build. A blog-reader has pointed out the topic to me and I will summarize the information in this separate post. Advertising

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Surface ProX: Upgrade to Windows 10 2004 fails [Workaround]

Posted on 2020-07-31 by guenni

[German]Owners of a Microsoft Surface ProX are facing trouble upgrading their devices to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. This only works if the Internet connection is disconnected as a workaround. Advertising

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Windows 10: Is Microsoft planning yearly feature updates?

Posted on 2020-07-22 by guenni

[German]Until now, Microsoft uses it's semi annual Windows 10 feature update as a credo, made in stone. Now there are signs that Microsoft intends to switch to a 'one feature update per year'. Advertising

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