Tag Archives: Windows Server 2008

Windows 7/Server 2008/R2 ESU support for the second year

Posted on 2020-11-13 by guenni

[German]If you want to continue to have security updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in 2021, you need the ESU package for the second year. Microsoft has been clarifying a few things about … Continue reading →

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Update KB4528081 for Windows Server 2008

Posted on 2019-11-19 by guenni

[English]Another addendum for administrators of Windows Server 2008 systems who need extended support. Microsoft has already released the update KB4528081 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 on November 8, 2019, which is intended to check the eligibility for the Extended Security … Continue reading →

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Windows 7: Microsoft removed Update hold for systems with Symantec Endpoint Protection

Posted on 2019-08-29 by guenni

[German]Since August 27, 2019, Microsoft has lifted the update blockade for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for systems with installed Symantec/Norton antivirus software. Symantec has given Microsoft permission to release Windows updates. However, these users should install … Continue reading →

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Update KB4056446 for Windows Server 2008

Posted on 2018-01-27 by guenni

[German]FYI: On January 17, 2018, Microsoft released update KB4056446 for Windows Server 2008, but has not yet published a KB article. I have added some information to the blog post Updates KB4074906 (.NET), KB4077561 (Windows 8.1), and KB4056446 (Windows Server … Continue reading →

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Update KB3217877 for Windows Vista/Server 2008

Posted on 2017-03-23 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released Update KB3217877 for Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 at 03/21/2017. Because this Update hasn't been documented, till yet, here a few details. Addendum: I've amended some parts, the fixed issue is now documented.

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Windows 7/8.1/Server: New update schemes for WSUS/SCCM from December 2016 onwards

Posted on 2016-12-12 by guenni

[German]Microsoft is changing its Supersedence Behaviour for Security-only and Security Monthly Quality Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2.

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