Microsoft’s highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has officially reached broad availability, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of its flagship operating system. As the company rolls out this landmark release through Windows Update, millions of devices across the world are...
avd app attach bug
azure virtual desktop
cimfs
cloud computing
device management
enterprise it
it troubleshooting
microsoftpatch
operating system update
software bugs
tech news
vhdx
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows compatibility
windows configuration
windows release
windows security
windows update
windows virtualization
For IT departments and Windows enthusiasts tracking the rapid pace of Microsoft’s Windows 11 development, the recent release of Windows 11 24H2 has not been without challenges. As enterprises and power users prepared to upgrade from versions 22H2 and 23H2, many encountered a significant...
enterprise it
enterprise security
feature updates
group policy
it best practices
it management
kir
known issue rollback
microsoftpatchmicrosoft support
update bugs
update reliability
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows deployment
windows repair
windows stability
windows troubleshooting
windows updates
wsus
Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 deployments, particularly for enterprise environments utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Following the April 2025 security updates, devices that have installed these updates may encounter...
april 2025 patch
device compatibility
enterprise it
error code 0x80240069
it administration
microsoftpatchmicrosoft workarounds
network modems
safeguard id 54762729
security updates
system security
update deployment
update management
usb devices
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows update
wsus
wuauserv service
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...
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...
access controls
administration tips
administrator guide
april 2025 update
april 24h2 update
april update
computer security
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
defense in depth
denial of service
directory junction
directory junction exploit
directory junctions
end-user security
endpoint security
exploit mitigation
exploitprevention
file permissions
file system security
filesystem junctions
filesystem permissions
filesystem security
filesystemsecurity
firewall management
folder permissions
folder restoration
human error prevention
iis
inetpub
inetpub folder
internet information services
it administration
it administrator
it best practices
it management
it security
it security tips
itadministration
junction exploit
junction points
kb5055523
local attack vectors
local exploit
local exploits
local privilege escalation
local user rights
malicious exploits
malware prevention
malware protection
microsoftmicrosoft iis
microsoftpatchmicrosoftpatches
microsoft security
microsoft security patchmicrosoft update
microsoft updates
microsoft windows
microsoftpatch
network security
ntfs junctions
ntfs security
operating system
operating system security
os security
patch management
permission best practices
permission hardening
permission management
permission restrictions
privilege escalation
privilegeescalation
safe zone
secure file handling
secure system configuration
security
security architecture
security awareness
security best practices
security exploit
security fix
security mitigation
security patch
security patches
security research
security update
security updates
security vulnerabilities
security vulnerability
securityawareness
securitypatch
servicing stack
software security
software updates
symbolic link attack
symbolic link vulnerability
symbolic links
symboliclinks
symlink attack
symlink exploitation
symlink exploits
symlink manipulation
symlink vulnerability
symlinks vulnerability
sysadmin guide
sysadmin tips
system administration
system configuration
system files
system folder
system folder management
system folders
system hardening
system integrity
system maintenance
system management
system patch
system permissions
system protection
system restore
system security
system update
system update troubleshooting
system vulnerabilities
system vulnerability
systemprotection
systemsecurity
tech community
tech news
technews
update best practices
update failure
update integrity
update management
update mitigation
update troubleshooting
update vulnerability
updatefeatures
user education
user guidance
virus exploitation
vulnerability
vulnerability fix
vulnerability mitigation
web server
windows
windows 10
windows 11
windows 11 april 2025
windows 11 april update
windows 11 patch
windows 11 security
windows 11 update
windows 2025 update
windows administration
windows administrator
windows april 2025 update
windows community
windows configuration
windows defender
windows exploits
windows features
windows filesystem
windows filesystem security
windows folder
windows folder management
windows folder permissions
windows forums
windows iis
windows it
windows malware
windows patch
windows patch management
windows permissions
windows security
windows security fix
windows security patch
windows security patches
windows security strategy
windows security tips
windows security update
windows servicing stack
windows support
windows system
windows system folder
windows system folders
windows system management
windows system update
windows tips
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update fix
windows update sabotage
windows update security
windows updates
windows vulnerabilities
windows vulnerability
windows11
windowsexplained
windowsfolder
windowssecurity
windowstips
windowsupdate
Microsoft has recently addressed a critical and frustrating issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions on Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. Since early 2025, users and administrators have been grappling with frozen remote desktop sessions—where mouse and keyboard input...
bug fix
enterprise it
enterprise security
it administration
it troubleshooting
kb5051987
kb5052093
kb5055523
kb5055523 update
kir technology
known issue rollback
microsoftmicrosoftpatchmicrosoft updates
operational impact
patch management
rdp bug
rdp bug fix
rdp disconnection
rdp issues
remote desktop
remote management
remote session freeze
remote session stability
remote support
remote work
security patches
security updates
software bugs
software patch
software patch cycle
system stability
troubleshooting
update impact
update rollback
update rollout
update troubleshooting
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows 2025
windows security
windows security patch
windows server
windows server 2025
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows updates
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...
cve-2025-21204
endpoint protection
file system security
inetpub folder
it administration
it security
junction point attack
junction points
microsoftpatchmicrosoftpatches
privilege escalation
security best practices
security mitigation
security research
security vulnerability
symbolic link exploit
symbollink attack
symlink exploits
symlink vulnerabilities
system administration
system integrity
system security
system vulnerabilities
update vulnerabilities
windows 10
windows 11
windows administrators
windows filesystem
windows patch
windows patch cycle
windows security
windows update
windows vulnerability
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...
administrator tips
april 2025 update
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
denial of service
directory junction
endpoint security
file system security
filesystem security
folder permissions
forced folder creation
iis
inetpub
inetpub folder
injury on patch
it security
it security best practices
junction hijacking
junction points
kb5055523
local privilege escalation
malware prevention
microsoftpatchmicrosoft security
microsoft update
os patching
os security measures
patch tuesday
privilege escalation
security best practices
security mitigation
security patch
security research
security risks
security update
security workaround
symbolic links
symlink attack
symlink exploitation
symlink vulnerability
system administration
system folder
system folders
system integrity
system maintenance
system protection
system safety
system security
system security best practices
system security patch
system vulnerabilities
update management
update security
windows 11
windows 11 update
windows filesystem
windows firewall
windows folders
windows os
windows security
windows security awareness
windows security vulnerability
windows system administration
windows system folders
windows system management
windows system update
windows update
windows updates troubleshooting
windows vulnerabilities
windows vulnerability
Microsoft's recent efforts to patch Windows systems against a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, CVE-2025-21204, have introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element—a mysterious "inetpub" folder that appears on nearly all updated Windows machines, even those not running...
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
filesystem vulnerabilities
inetpub
inetpub folder
it security
junction exploit
junction points
microsoftpatchmicrosoftpatches
ntfs security
permissions hardening
security best practices
security mitigation
security vulnerabilities
symbolic links
symlink attacks
system file protection
system integrity
system security
system vulnerabilities
windows
windows 10
windows 11
windows administration
windows os vulnerabilities
windows patching
windows security
windows server
windows servicing stack
windows system management
windows update
windows update issues
The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11 systems has stirred a mix of curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Introduced as part of Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative update, this seemingly innocuous, empty directory located at the root of the system drive...
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
defense in depth
digital rights management
directory junction
directory junction attack
filesystem security
folder permissions
folder permissions hardening
inetpub folder
it security
local privilege escalation
microsoft april update
microsoftpatchmicrosoft security update
microsoft update
microsoft vulnerability
operating system security
privilege escalation
protecting system files
security best practices
security hardening
security mitigation
security patch
security patch issues
security workaround
software patches
symbolic link attacks
symbolic links
symlink exploitation
symlink exploits
symlink vulnerability
sysadmin tips
system administration
system folders
system integrity
system permissions
system protection
system security
system update bypass
update integrity
user rights
windows 11
windows 11 update
windows defender
windows exploits
windows iis
windows patch
windows patch management
windows security
windows security best practices
windows system
windows system files
windows update
windows update vulnerabilities
windows vulnerabilities
windows vulnerability
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory pertaining to Windows 11 version 24H2, following a warning from Microsoft regarding a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw specifically impacts devices installed using outdated physical media...
cyber hygiene
cyber threats
cybersecurity
device security
dvd installation
enterprise security
installation media
it security
legacy systems
microsoftpatch
network security
offline installation
pta advisory
security best practices
security updates
security vulnerability
system reinstallation
usb install media
vulnerability mitigation
windows 11
Microsoft’s latest updates for Windows 11 24H2, specifically the April cumulative update KB5055523 and the March preview update KB5053656, have stirred up significant issues by causing blue screen crashes (BSODs) with error code 0x18B indicating a SECURE_KERNEL_ERROR. These crashes occur on...
asus bios update
blue screen of death
bsod
device drivers
firmware update
hardware compatibility
kb5053656
kb5055523
kir
known issue rollback
microsoftpatchmicrosoft updates
secure_kernel_error
system security
system stability
tech support
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows troubleshooting
windows update
Microsoft’s recent update troubles with Windows 11 version 24H2 continue to reverberate through its user community, reinforcing a pattern of problematic updates that disrupt usability and system stability. Two specific patches—April’s cumulative update KB5055523 and March’s preview update...
blue screen of death
bsod
it management
kb5053656
kb5055523
kir
known issue rollback
microsoftpatchmicrosoft updates
secure kernel error
system crashes
system stability
update problems
update rollback
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows 11 bugs
windows 11 troubleshooting
windows system errors
windows update
Microsoft’s highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update was intended to deliver a host of enhancements—from a sharper Copilot AI integration to performance boosts and revamped File Explorer. However, as reported by ZDNet, even after a marathon of patches, users are still encountering a series of...
24h2 update
blue screen
bsod
bugs
device compatibility
it management
kb5053656
kb5055523
known issue rollback
microsoftmicrosoftpatchpatch tuesday
patches
secure_kernel_error
security patches
system crashes
system stability
troubleshooting
update problems
update troubleshooting
windows 11
windows 11 bugs
windows security
windows support
windows updates
Microsoft’s recent Windows update released in April 2025 has introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element to the Windows file system: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on many user systems. This update, part of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 cumulative patches (notably...
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity alerts
directory hijacking
directory junction
directory junctions
filesystem security
inetpub folder
it administration
it security news
microsoftpatchmicrosoft updates
mklink utility
patch management
security patch
security patches
security researcher
security vulnerability
symlink attack
symlink security
system administration
system folder security
system security
system security best practices
update risks
windows 10
windows 11
windows 2025 update
windows iis
windows process activation
windows security
windows system files
windows system folders
windows update
windows update patch
windows vulnerabilities
windows vulnerabilities mitigation
Something strange is happening on the C: drive of millions of PCs worldwide, and it’s not a ghost in the machine. If you’ve recently updated your Windows 11 system and discovered an unfamiliar, empty folder named ‘inetpub’ sitting quietly in the corner like a wallflower at a prom, you’re not...
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
digital security
directory junctions
file explorer
iis
inetpub folder
it security
microsoftpatchmicrosoft updates
privacy
privilege escalation
security mitigation
security patch
symbolic links
symlinks vulnerability
system files
system folders
system management
system permissions
system security
system update
system vulnerabilities
trustedinstaller
windows 11
windows 2025
windows defender
windows folder permissions
windows security
windows system folders
windows tips
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update fix
windows update security
windows vulnerabilities
The inetpub folder has recently become the center of an intriguing and somewhat ironic security controversy in Windows 11, particularly after the April 2025 cumulative update. This seemingly innocuous and empty system folder, traditionally associated with Microsoft's Internet Information...
cybersecurity
directory junctions
inetpub folder
it security
junction point exploit
microsoftpatch
permission management
security best practices
security research
symbolic links
symlinks in windows
sysadmin tips
system administration
system update security
update sabotage
vulnerability exploit
windows 11
windows security
windows update
windows vulnerabilities
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory that highlights a critical vulnerability associated with Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically linked to the use of outdated installation media such as old DVDs and USB drives. This advisory follows...
cyber threats
cybersecurity
device security
digital resilience
dvd installation
endpoint protection
installation media
it security
legacy media
microsoftpatch
network monitoring
pta advisory
security awareness
security best practices
security updates
security vulnerability
system reinstallation
usb security
windows 11
windows update
Microsoft's recent Windows Server 2025 security updates have left many IT administrators scratching their heads as Remote Desktop sessions reportedly freeze shortly after connection. In a detailed announcement on its release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that systems running Windows...
bug fix
bug fixes
bug patch
community support
computer security
connectivity issues
cybersecurity
cybersecurity patch
enterprise cybersecurity
enterprise it
enterprise it solutions
enterprise server management
enterprise software
hybrid cloud security
hybrid work solutions
input responsiveness
it administration
it administrator tips
it administrators
it admins
it best practices
it community
it community support
it infrastructure
it management
it operational disruption
it operations
it resilience
it security
it support
it support challenges
it support strategies
it support tips
it troubleshooting
kb5051987
kb5051987 bug
kb5051987 update
kb5055523
kb5055523 update
kernel bug
kir mechanism
known issue rollback
known issues
microsoftmicrosoft bugs
microsoft fix
microsoftpatchmicrosoftpatch management
microsoftpatch rollout
microsoftpatches
microsoft security update
microsoft support
microsoft update bug
microsoft update problems
microsoft updates
microsoft windows
microsoft windows updates
network connectivity
official advisories
official microsoft advisories
operational continuity
os security
patch bugs
patch cycle
patch delay
patch deployment
patch management
patch release
patch rollback
patch rollout
patch tuesday
patch update
post-patch troubleshooting
rdp
rdp bug
rdp bug fix
rdp freeze
rdp freeze fix
rdp freezes
rdp issues
rdp session freeze
rdp session issues
remote access
remote access solutions
remote access troubleshooting
remote admin tools
remote administration
remote connectivity
remote desktop
remote desktop bug
remote desktop freeze
remote desktop issues
remote desktop protocol
remote desktop troubleshooting
remote input responsiveness
remote management
remote management workaround
remote server access
remote session
remote session disruptions
remote session freeze
remote session stability
remote session troubleshooting
remote work
remote work challenges
remote work technology
security and stability
security crises
security fix
security flaws
security hardening
security patch
security patch issue
security patch issues
security patches
security update
security updates
security vulnerabilities
security vulnerability patch
server administration
server connectivity
server crises
server freeze
server management
server security
server security update
server security updates
server stability
server troubleshooting
server vulnerabilities
service disruption
session freeze
software bugs
software fix
software patches
software update cycle
software update risks
system monitoring
system reliability
system stability
system update
system updates
tech incident
tech news
tech support
technical support
troubleshooting
troubleshooting remote sessions
troubleshooting workarounds
update cycle
update mitigation
update problems
update reliability
update rollback
update rollout
update troubleshooting
vulnerability management
windows
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows 11 compatibility
windows 2025
windows bugs
windows ecosystem
windows issue
windows patch
windows patch cycle
windows patch problems
windows release
windows release health
windows security
windows security patches
windows security updates
windows server
windows server 2025
windows server 2025 issue
windows server bugs
windows server stability
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update bug
windows update issues
windows update problems
windows updates
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...
enterprise cybersecurity
enterprise it
enterprise security
group policy settings
it administrator
it best practices
it community
it community solutions
it solutions
it support
it support strategies
it troubleshooting
kb5051987
kb5055523
microsoft advisories
microsoftpatchmicrosoftpatches
microsoft security patches
microsoft security update
microsoft update
microsoft updates
network detection
network protocols
networking configuration
out-of-band management
patch bugs
patch management
rdp
rdp freezing
rdp freezing fix
rdp issues
rdp session stability
remote access
remote access issues
remote access problems
remote desktop
remote desktop fix
remote desktop protocol
remote management
remote management tools
remote session disruption
remote session freeze
remote session issues
security glitches
security patches
security update
security updates
security vulnerabilities
server administration
server management
server remote access
server security
server security patches
server stability
system downtime
system stability
troubleshooting
troubleshooting rdp
udp disable rdp
udp rdp connectivity
update impact
update rollback
update troubleshooting
windows 11
windows 11 24h2
windows 11 rdp issues
windows 2025
windows server
windows server 2025
windows server bugs
windows server fixes
windows server problems
windows server troubleshooting
windows troubleshooting
windows update anomalies
windows update problems
windows updates
workaround solutions