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Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5043131 (September 24, 2024)

Posted on 2024-09-25 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released an optional, cumulative (preview) update KB5043131 for Windows 10 22H2 on September 24, 2024 (D-Week). This is intended to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 22H2. Below is an overview of these updates for Windows 10.

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Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 reach end-of-live in Oct. 2024

Posted on 2024-09-25 by guenni

[German]A small note for users of Windows 11 who are still on versions 21H2 (e.g. Enterprise) or 22H2 (Home, Pro). These versions will reach the end of support on the October 2024 patch day and will then receive security updates … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Teams for VDI released

Posted on 2024-09-24 by guenni

Microsoft has released a new Microsoft Teams VDI that is intended to enable support for virtual environments. The solution is designed to support Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. It promises seamless audio and video playback and collaboration in virtual … Continue reading →

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Exchange Online reports lack of storage space

Posted on 2024-09-23 by guenni

[German]Another curious observation from a blog reader today, asking whether other administrators have ever encountered this. He gets a storage error in his Exchange Online environment because the "disk is full". However, we are talking about a Microsoft cloud offering … Continue reading →

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Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack

Posted on 2024-09-22 by guenni

[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Office: Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML) updated

Posted on 2024-09-21 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has updated its template files (Administrative Templates, ADMX/ADML files) for Microsoft Office as of September 18. The template files contain the group policies for managing Microsoft Office.

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Incorrect firmware updates break HPE servers (ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus)

Posted on 2024-09-21 by guenni

[German]Anyone still using an older HPE MicroServer Gen 10 Plus must be careful when installing firmware updates. It is probably possible to install the wrong firmware on the devices. As a result, the ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus in question … Continue reading →

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Fix for Outlook, Word, OneNote crashes when typing

Posted on 2024-09-20 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has fixed a bug in Microsoft 365 that could cause the Outlook, Word and OneNote applications to crash under certain circumstances when typing. The fix is being rolled out with certain Microsoft 365 builds.

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Europol takes down (message) platform "Ghost"

Posted on 2024-09-19 by guenni

[German]International law enforcement agencies involving Europol have dismantled a communication platform called Ghost. The platform had been set up to enable organized crime to communicate in encrypted form. The platform was used as a tool to carry out a variety … Continue reading →

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Has Microsoft announced the dates for the Windows 11 24H2 release?

Posted on 2024-09-19 by guenni

[German]Excitement in this Windows land, because there was a rumor that Microsoft has indirectly named the release date of Windows 11 24H2. The end of September and Patchday in October 2024 are "hot candidates" for a Windows 11 24H2 release … Continue reading →

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