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Tag Archives: Windows
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime
[German]Here is another hint to vulnerabilities buried in software packages from Microsoft. The Visual C++ runtime packages (VC redistributable) provided by Microsoft are assembled to installer packages with outdated (vulnerable) WiX Toolkit versions.
Windows error 0xC000007F
[German]Sometimes Windows 7 to Windows 10 is causing serious trouble an drops the error code 0xC000007F . The blog post discusses, what's the reason for this error code and what you can do.
Microsoft Security Update Summary August 14, 2018
[German]On August Patchday (August 14, 2018) Microsoft has again released numerous security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Visual Study etc..
PSA: Classic Shell is now Open Shell Menu – and a warning
[German]New information for users and interested parties of the Windows tool Classic Shell: The follow-up project has already been renamed again and is now called Open Shell Menu. Here's some information and a hint why I (currently) would say 'be … Continue reading
Windows: Intel Graphics driver 24.20.100.6229
Intel has released an update of its graphics driver to version 24.20.100.6229. This update contains security fixes and some bug fixes. Here are a few details what to know about this update.
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 ...
Windows EOL dates differs for clients and servers
[German]The End of Life (EOL) dates for Windows differs for clients and servers. A German blog reader pointed that out, and send me a raw EOL overview – pretty complex.
Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect V1.1.880.0
[German]A short note for the administrators' weekend. On August 1, 2018, Microsoft released version V1.1.880.0 of its Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect.
Windows 10: Microsoft explains the update cadence
[German]Microsoft is making another attempt to explain and familiarize administrators and users with the monthly update cycles for Windows 10. Some things were new for me, some words are sounding a a joke /slapstick in retrospect of July 2018 patches.
Windows (10) Update Survey and an open letter to Microsoft
[German]How satisfied are home users and IT Professionals with Windows and Microsoft's update policy? This question can be answered by surveys. Susan Bradley, a Windows veteran, has created two surveys. Here are the results of those surveys – and which … Continue reading
Classic Start has been renamed to NeoClassic-UI/Menu
Just a brief information for those interested in the Classic Shell start menu replacement. The tool that provides a Windows start menu has been renamed again. Here are some details.