Tag Archives: Windows 7 SP1

Microsoft confirms: SMBus Controller devices loss functionality through Windows Update

[German]Windows Update can seriously damage your Windows installation due to installing a wrong driver. Microsoft has now confirmed such a case with Intel SMBus Controller devices in Windows 7/8.x (and its corresponding server builds). Advertising

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More changes to Windows 7/8.1 Security-only updates

[German]Microsoft will change how Security-only rollup updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and corresponding server versions are delivered. Advertising

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How to find weak passwords in Active Directory and eliminate them with PowerShell

[Sponsored Post]Weak or compromised passwords are a known gateway for attackers. If you are able to identify which users in Active Directory (AD) are threatened by this, then PowerShell can help to remedy it. However, PowerShell scripts cannot eliminate basic AD deficits, other tools are needed for this. More ...

Windows 7/8.1/Server: New update schemes for WSUS/SCCM from December 2016 onwards

[German]Microsoft is changing its Supersedence Behaviour for Security-only and Security Monthly Quality Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2. Advertising

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Windows 7/8.1: Update KB3184143 removes Get Windows 10 app

Microsoft has released today (09/20/2016) also Update KB3184143 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. This update removes GWX app. Advertising

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Windows Update KB3177723, KB3179573, and KB3179574

[German]Microsoft has released updates KB3177723, KB3179573, and KB3179574 on August 16,  2016 form Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Here are a few details about this optional and important updates. Advertising

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New update model for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced a change in its servicing models for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Updates will be delivered as Rollup packages instead of individual patches. Advertising

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Last Minute Tip: How to save your free Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft ends the free Windows 10 upgrade offer after July 29, 2016. If you are still using a system with Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 and intend to stay at this platform for a while, what's about "saving your … Continue reading

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Update Rollup KB3172605 for Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1 screws up Bluetooth

[German]Microsoft has release update rollup KB3172605 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 at 07/21/2016. This update shall fix a few non security issues, but breaks (Intel) Bluetooth. Advertising

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

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. Advertising

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

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

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