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Microsoft explains the KB3159398 GPO problem
Microsoft's update KB3159398, released on patch day June 14, 2016, is causing serious problems in Windows Group Policy. Now Microsoft explains what's happened.
Microsoft Update-Summary: Windows and Office (July 5, 2016)
Microsoft has released several non-security updates for Windows 7/8.1 and Office 2007 – 2016 at July 5, 2016. Here is a short summary.
How to decode Windows errors?
[German]In case of error Windows reports a cryptic error code instead of a detailed error description. Within this blog post I will try to give a few hints to decode this Windows error codes.
Security flaw in Symantec’s AV products sets you at risk
Bad news for all computer users (Windows and Mac OS) working with Symantec's Anti Virus-/security solutions. Tavis Ormandy from Google's project zero has uncovered a vulnerability that affects all Norton/Symantec security products.
Sophos Home: A free commercial-grade security for the home
Security vendor Sophos offers a free commercial-grade security solution (Sophos Home) for home users.
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 Windows and Office ISO download tool
End users of OEM systems are facing a problem: How to obtain a valid setup media to re-install a bloat ware free Windows or set up Microsoft Office. Whilst IT professionals probably have access to Microsoft Developers Network Program (MSDN), … Continue reading
RAA: Ransomware + Trojan, and a Cure
Security experts from Bleeping Computer has found a new Malware, named RAA, that is using JScript. The Malware behaves as Ransomware and encrypt user files – but there is also a 2nd payload, a Trojan, that will be installed on … Continue reading
Update KB3159398 breaks Group Policy in Windows
[German]Microsoft's update KB3159398, released on patch day June 14, 2016, is causing serious problems in Windows Group Policy. Remark: Microsoft has updated the KB-Article with a decription of the workaround posted below. And there is a power shell script to … Continue reading
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Microsoft Patch day June 14, 2016
On June 14, 2016, Microsoft has released four critical and additional important security updates for Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer and Office. And there is an optional update to improve compatibility.
May 2016 Compatibility Update for Windows 7/8.1 (KB3150513)
Microsoft released at May 4, 2016 a new (optional) Compatibility Update for Windows (KB3150513). A well know update, bit with a few "new" surprises (in my view) …