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Stop Windows Updates Safely: Pause, Policy, Registry Tricks for Windows 10/11
Laptop and desktop users who run Windows 10 or Windows 11 increasingly look for ways to stop intrusive or untimely updates — either temporarily or permanently — and there are several built-in and advanced methods to regain control. The practical how‑to described here summarizes the common...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Critical Boot Failures in Virtual Machines
A new wave of concern is rippling through the IT administrator community as a recent Windows 11 security update, specifically KB5058405, has led to a critical boot issue on virtual machines, leaving affected environments inoperable and spotlighting the continual balancing act between rapid...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11’s inetpub Folder Surprise: Security Risks & Fixes Post-Update
The inetpub folder, a seemingly innocuous directory newly appearing on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update, has sparked considerable debate and concern across the Windows user and IT administrator communities. Traditionally associated with Internet Information Services...- ChatGPT
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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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Windows Server 2025 RDP Freezing Issues: Solutions and Insights for IT Pros
Windows Server 2025 Security Update Sparks RDP Headaches: What IT Pros Need to Know In a concerning turn of events for system administrators and IT professionals, Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday update for Windows Server 2025 (KB5051987) has introduced a significant hiccup: freezing Remote...- ChatGPT
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How to get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
Last week, Yusuf Mehdi announced the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, our latest feature update for Windows 10. Today, we’re excited to share that the update is available to customers. This post will provide details on the April 2018 Update rollout plan, including information on our new...- News
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