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Tag Archives: Windows 10
Office 365: Download fails (in ConfigMgr) after Oct. 2020 Updates
[German]Administrators (or users) who have installed the October 2020 updates (for Windows 10 and Windows Server pendants) are probably facing issues. ConfigMgr and other tools will (possibly) not be able to download files for Microsoft Office 365 updates afterwards. The … Continue reading
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Windows 10: Deactivate Safeguard holds (blocked Upgrades)
[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.
Windows 10: Changes for driver updates from 11/05/2020
[German]Starting November 5, 2020, Microsoft will introduce a clear distinction between automatic and manual driver updates that are delivered via Windows Update in Windows 10 version 2004 or higher. According to Microsoft, this will complete the redesign of the driver … Continue reading
Windows 10 20H2-Upgrade: Microsoft Edge Downgrade as Pitfall
[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
Windows 10: Further UI improvements planned for 2021
[German]Recent rumors say that Microsoft is planning further improvements to the user interface (UI) of Windows 10 for 2021. A short overview of the never ending topic 'screws on the user interface of Windows 10'.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Windows 10: Does Defender forget defined exclusions?
[German]Has anyone noticed the problem with Defender in Windows 10 that the virus protection suddenly loses defined exclusions for scans? Here is some information on this issue. Addendum: The bug has been fixed.
Windows 10 forgets certificates during upgrade
[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.
Microsoft Store: Error 0x000001F7 or 0x80131500
[German]Windows 10 users may receive the error code 0x000001F7 or 0x80131500 when trying to open the Microsoft Store on Windows 10. They will also receive the message 'Try again'.
Microsoft publishes workaround to fix a broken Windows 10 'reset PC' feature
[German]Some users facing trouble when they try to use the Windows 10 feature to reset the system. Microsoft has now confirmed an issue preventing a reset and published a workaround to fix this issue.
Windows 10: Update KB4589464 (Build 20241.1005) for Insider in Dev Channel
[German]Microsoft has relased the cumulative update KB4589464 to Windows Insider in the Dev Channel as of Oct. 23, 2020. This update raises Windows 10 20H2 to build 20241.1005. Microsoft released build 20241 on October 21, 2020 (see Windows 10 Insider … Continue reading