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Tag Archives: Windows 7
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server (Jan. 14, 2020)
[German]On 14 January 2020, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and further updates for Windows 8.1 and the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged KB4534297, KB4534309, KB4534310, KB4534314, Sicherheit, Update, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
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Chrome support for Windows 7 until at least mid 2021
[German]Google has announced recently to support the Google Chrome browser also over the end of support for Windows 7 SP1 until mid 2021. Here is some information on the topic.
Windows 7: Preparing for ESU and license activation – Part 2
[German]In Part 1 of this series of articles, I outlined how customers can purchase and manage a Windows 7 SP1 Extended Security Updates (ESU) license. In part 2 I'll show you how to prepare Windows 7 SP1 to activate the … Continue reading
Windows 7: Buy and manage ESU licenses – Part 1
[German]On January 14, 2020 Windows 7 SP1 reaches End of Life. Business customers can order Windows 7 SP1 Extended Security Updates (ESU). In this blog post, I'll show in detail what customers from small and medium businesses (SMB) need to … Continue reading
Windows 10 forced upgrade to Windows 7? (Dec. 2019)
[German]Could there be some sort of automatic upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 10 again? Actually, I don't think so, but I'd like to post a recent case with the information available to me here in the blog.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows 7 receive definition updates after January 14, 2020
[German]Microsoft made an U turn. If you run Windows 7 SP1 after January 14, 2020 and use the Microsoft Security Essentials as antivirus software, you will still receive signature updates (against the previous announcement).
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, price and source for SMEs
[German]It was a 'difficult birth' – over three weeks I have drilled thick boards and tried to to get some details and especially prices for Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU). Finally I found a German Microsoft Partner who offers … Continue reading
Windows 7: EOL warning on January 15, 2020
[German]Microsoft has announced, that Users of Windows 7 SP1 from January 15, 2020 will receive a warning, which will be displayed on the entire screen. It notifies a user of the end of life of Windows 7 SP1. Here is … Continue reading
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server (Dec. 10, 2019)
[German]On December 10, 2019, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and other updates for Windows 8.1 as well as the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged KB4530692, KB4530702, KB4530730, KB4530734, KB4531786, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
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Windows 7: Soon End-of-Life for Microsoft Security Essentials
[German]Just a notification for Windows 7 SP1 users, who are using Microsofts Security Essentials (MSE) as an antivirus solution. Redmond stops updating the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) soon. MSE is reaching End-of-Life (EOL).