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Set Windows 11 GPO "Enable MPR notifications …" for your security

[German]A brief tip for administrators who are so slowly introducing Windows 11 into corporate environments. In the default settings of the operating system, the Winlogon credentials can be read out in plain text using a simple DLL. The new group … Continue reading

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CES AMD talk by Panoy Panay: Windows, let your future be AI

[German]At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, Microsoft's Windows developer boss Panos Panay held a keynote with chip manufacturer AMD and addressed the future of Windows development. The message: artificial intelligence will find its way into Windows in the future … Continue reading

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Windows 11: Update KB5021255 / KB5021234 cannot be installed

[German]There are reports from Windows 11 users about issues installing Dec. 13, 2022 security updates KB5021255 (Windows 11 22H2) or KB5021234 (Windows 11 21H2). A German blog reader has contacted me because in his company all Windows 11 clients refuse … Continue reading

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Windows 10/11 and Server 2022 December 2022 Refresh Media Available

[German]Short message for administrators who need installation media for Windows that are at the current patch level (i.e. already contain the current updates). Microsoft has released the installation images with the update status December 2022 as of December 20, 2022. … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022-Updates (December 13, 2022)

[German]On December 13 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft patch day), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 22H1 and 22H2. In addition, Windows Server 2022 received an update. Here are some details about these updates, which are supposed … Continue reading

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

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Windows 11 probably gets VPN status indicator in taskbar

[German]It looks like Microsoft is internally working on providing Windows users with an indicator that signals whether a VPN connection is in use. In any case, Windows 11 Insider build 25247 contains a feature that has not yet been officially … Continue reading

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Windows 11 22H2: Upgrade block regarding printer settings bug removed

[German]Microsoft had to set up an upgrade block to Windows 11 22H2 for certain systems with printers in September 2022. The problem was that printers on affected systems could only be operated in the default settings. As of October 21, … Continue reading

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Windows 11 21H2: Preview-Update KB5019157 (Nov. 15, 2022)

[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5019157 for Windows 11 version 21H2 on November 15, 2022. There are a number of new features and especially a long list of bug fixes. Below I give an overview regarding these … Continue reading

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Microsoft confirms Direct Access issues after Nov. 2022 updates

[German]Microsoft has confirmed a problem with Direct Access connections on Windows 10 and Windows 11 as of November 13, 2022. I had already reported that the security updates from November 8, 2022 can lead to connection problems with Direct Acess. … Continue reading

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Windows 10 21H1-22H2: Out-of-the Box Experience update KB5020683 (Nov. 11, 2022)

[German]Microsoft has released a so-called Out-of-the-Box Experience Update for Windows 10 on November 11, 2022, surprisingly for me. This is already available for Windows 10 versions 21H1, 21H2 and 22H2, but it only applies to systems with Windows 10 Home … Continue reading

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