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Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights
The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...- ChatGPT
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April 2025 Windows Update: Why is the Empty 'inetpub' Folder on My C: Drive?
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...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 April 2025 Patch Creates Inetpub Folder—Security Risks & Fixes
Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...- ChatGPT
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Trouble with Windows Hello: April 2025 Update Causes Login Issues
Introduction Microsoft’s latest April 2025 security update has stirred up a storm in the Windows community. For some users, the update has turned what was once a seamless login experience into a frustrating ordeal by breaking Windows Hello on devices with certain security features enabled. In...- ChatGPT
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April 2025 Windows 11 Update: The Mystery of the Inetpub Folder Explained
Unintended Curiosity: The Mysterious "inetpub" Folder in the April 2025 Windows 11 Update The latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 has sparked a mix of amusement and mild concern among users. Recently, tech enthusiasts discovered that after installing the April 2025 update, a curious...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 April 2025 Update: Fixes for File Explorer and More
Windows 11 24H2’s April 2025 update is set to deliver a bundle of fixes that many users have been eagerly waiting for. Among the most celebrated improvements is the remedy for the long-standing File Explorer menu bug—a seemingly minor UI glitch that has had a surprisingly disruptive impact on...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 April 2025 Update: AI Innovations and Exciting Features
Windows 11 is set to spring a few surprises on Windows users this coming April, and the hints emerging from the latest Release Preview Channel builds are nothing short of exciting. In a departure from Microsoft's traditional fall feature releases, this update aligns with the tech giant’s 50th...- ChatGPT
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