Tag Archives: Windows

Windows: Three more features are declared as deprecated in Nov. 2023

Posted on 2023-11-07 by guenni

[English]As of November 3, 2023, Microsoft has once again declared three features from Windows as "deprecated" (neowin has noticed this). This means that these functions will no longer be developed and will eventually be removed from Windows 11 (or its … Continue reading →

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Windows 11: Refreshed free virtual machines for tests available

Posted on 2023-11-05 by guenni

Note for people who want to test the latest versions of Windows 11 23H2 without obligation but do not want to install an installation image. Microsoft has released so-called 90-day test versions of Windows 11 (version 2310) for developers as … Continue reading →

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LOLBin with WorkFolders.exe under Windows

Posted on 2023-11-01 by guenni

[German]I do not know if it's widely known, but the legitimate Windows application WorkFolders.exe can be used to launch other .exe programs in the Windows System32 folder or the current folder. This allows malware to launch so-called LOLBin attacks, where … Continue reading →

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Microsoft discontinues the Windows Insider MVP as of Dec. 31, 2023

Posted on 2023-10-31 by guenni

[German]A short info for the colleagues who were still awarded the title "Windows Insider MVP" by Microsoft. December 31, 2023 is finito, the program will be discontinued then. A spokesperson confirmed this to The Register. Microsoft's goal, according to the … Continue reading →

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Windows 10/11: Old drivers are installed again (Oct. 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-29 by guenni

[German]Once again, I'm bringing up a topic that has been brought to my attention several times by readers in recent weeks and months. It is about the problem that Microsoft has recently rolled out older versions of drivers for Windows … Continue reading →

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

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Microsoft Edge shows a Chrome survey instead of download

Posted on 2023-10-24 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has come up with a new twist for Windows users who dare to search for a Google Chrome download in the Edge browser. Instead of simply displaying the download pages, those interested in Chrome are shown a rather pointless … Continue reading →

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Windows 7/8.1 key no longer works for Win 10/11 upgrades; Office KMS key activation problems

Posted on 2023-10-19 by guenni

[German]Since a few days it is somehow clear that no more product keys from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 can be used to reactivate Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has now confirmed this. In addition, I came across a … Continue reading →

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Windows 7/Server 2008 R2; Server 2012 R2: Updates (October 10, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-12 by guenni

[German]As of October 10, 2023, various security updates have been released for Windows Server 2008 R2 (in its 4th ESU year) and for Windows Server 2012/R2 (the updates may still install on Windows 7 SP1). Here is an overview of … Continue reading →

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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (October 10, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-11 by guenni

[German]On October 10, 2023 (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 … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (Oktober 10, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-10 by guenni

[German]On October 10, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 103 vulnerabilities, two are 0-day vulnerabilities. Below is a compact overview of these updates … Continue reading →

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