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Excel 2016 can no longer load add-ins after Nov. 2024 update KB5002653

[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released the security update KB5002653 for Microsoft Excel 2016 (MSI version) to close various vulnerabilities. After installing the update, add-ins can no longer be loaded.

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Patchday: Microsoft Office Updates (November 12, 2024)

[German]On November 12, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for Microsoft Office 2016, as well as the C2R variants (Office 2016-2021 and 365) and other products. Below you will find an overview of … Continue reading

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Microsoft Exchange Server Updates November 12, 2024

[German]Microsoft has released security updates (SU) for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 on November 12, 2024. These updates close vulnerabilities found by Microsoft or security partners in Exchange Server. Below is an overview of which updates are available for Exchange … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows Server 2012 / R2 and Windows 7 (November 12, 2024)

[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on November 12. Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. Here is an overview of these updates for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (November 12, 2024)

[German]On November 12, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 22H2 to 24H2. Windows Server 2022 – Windows Server 2025 also received updates. Here are some details about these … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 10/Server Updates (November 12, 2024)

[German]On November 12, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. Here … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (November 12, 2024)

[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 87 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including four critical vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as 0-day … Continue reading

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VMware Fusion and Workstation now free for all

[German]The rumor has been confirmed, VMware by Broadcom has released VMware Workstation and Fusion of free use for all – also for business users – on November 11, 2024.

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Microsoft confirms upgrade to Windows Server 2025

[German]Small addendum from last week: On November 9, 2024, Microsoft confirmed the problem that systems with Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 unintentionally received an upgrade offer to Windows Server 2025. The cause is said to have been third-party … Continue reading

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Windows: Mail app will no longer work from December 31, 2024

[German]Brief information for users of Windows 10 (and possibly Windows 11) who are still using the "Mail and Calendar" app as their email client. Microsoft has started the transition to the new Outlook app. Anyone holding on to the old … Continue reading

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