Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...
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Microsoft’s recent April 2025 patch cycle for Windows 10 and Windows 11 has sparked a wave of both intrigue and concern across the IT community due to the unexpected appearance of the “inetpub” folder on users’ system drives, usually the C: drive. This folder, historically associated with...
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Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...
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If you’ve checked your C: drive recently and spotted a mysterious “inetpub” folder staring back, you’re not alone—and no, you didn’t accidentally sign up for IIS hosting in your sleep. Microsoft’s latest attempt at patching a high-profile security vulnerability has left IT pros and casual users...
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Microsoft’s recent advisory on ignoring the 0x80070643 WinRE installation error has set off discussions among Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. The advisory explains that despite the error message reported in the Windows Update settings page, devices that install the April 2025...
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The recent release of KB5057784 signals a notable tightening of security for Kerberos authentication in Windows environments. This update addresses CVE-2025-26647—a vulnerability that emerges when a certificate authority (CA) is included in the Windows root store but omitted from the NTAuth...
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MSTSC now asking for password. No changes except Upgraded to Windows 2025 domain. It is now stating the system administrator does not allow the use of saved credentials to log on to the remote computer because its identity is not fully verified. Please enter new credentials.
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In a move poised to reshape how organizations handle routine yet sensitive people management tasks, Microsoft is rolling out a new People Administrator role within Microsoft Entra. This update, which is scheduled for deployment later this month, promises to streamline user management processes...
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