When Windows refuses to remove a file, the frustration is immediate — but the reasons are usually diagnosable and fixable. This in-depth guide walks through every practical method to force delete a file that won't delete on Windows 10 and Windows 11, explains why files become stubborn in the...
chkdsk
command line
external drives
file in use
force delete
icacls
long paths
malware removal
ntfspermissions
ownership
process explorer
reserved names
safe mode
takeown
third-party tools
trustedinstaller
windows 10
windows 11
winre
Microsoft’s recent import of the familiar Linux sudo into Windows is more than a convenience — it’s a signal that the terminal experience on Windows is changing, and that choice and parity with Unix-like workflows are now first-class concerns for Microsoft. The xda-developers piece that sparked...
cross-platform tooling
elevation security
gnu utilities
grep
htop
linux cli parity
linux-like workflows
ncdu
ntfspermissions
powershell
robocopy
rsync
ssh remote troubleshooting
sudo for windows
watch
windows 11
windows sudo
windows terminal
winget
wsl
Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
administration
automated updates
best practices
bypass security
community reactions
computer safety
computer security
configuration requirements
cumulative update
cumulative updates
cve vulnerabilities
cve-2025-21204
cybersecurity
data protection
developer tools
digital safety
digital security
directory junction
directory junctions
enterprise security
enterprise strategy
file management
file permissions
folder
folder management
folder permissions
folder restoration
iis
iis folder
inetpub
inetpub folder
internet information services
it admin guide
it administration
it management
it professionals
it security
it security tips
it tips
it troubleshooting
junction points
kb5055523
local privilege exploit
local threats
local user exploits
malicious actors
malware prevention
microsoft
microsoft patch tuesday
microsoft patches
microsoft security
microsoft security update
microsoft update
microsoft updates
ntfspermissions
operating system
patch
patch management
patch tuesday
permission lockdown
permissions management
privilege escalation
remote exploits
security
security best practices
security enhancement
security hardening
security measures
security mitigation
security patch
security patches
security patching
security update
security updates
security vulnerabilities
security vulnerability
software anomaly
software security
software update
symbolic link exploit
symbolic links
symlink exploit
symlink vulnerability
sysadmin tips
system administration
system folder
system folders
system hardening
system integrity
system maintenance
system management
system optimization
system permissions
system protection
system security
system stability
system update
system update issues
system updates
system vulnerabilities
system vulnerability
tech community
tech support
technical analysis
technical support
technology updates
update
update 24h2
update documentation
update issues
update kb5055523
update practices
update vulnerability
updates
user awareness
user communication
user community
user concerns
user experience
user guides
vulnerabilities
vulnerability
vulnerability mitigation
vulnerability patch
web server
windows 10
windows 11
windows 11 april 2025 update
windows 11 security
windows 11 tips
windows 11 update
windows customization
windows exploit protection
windows features
windows folder management
windows folder permissions
windows folder protection
windows folder restoration
windows folder structure
windows folders
windows iis
windows os updates
windows patch
windows patches
windows quirks
windows security
windows security features
windows security patches
windows security update
windows servicing stack
windows system files
windows system folder
windows system security
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update guide
windows update mitigation
windows update security
windows update troubleshooting
windows update vulnerability
windows updates
windows vulnerabilities
windows vulnerability
The emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows systems, particularly following the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 10 and Windows 11, is a fascinating and important development in Microsoft's ongoing battle to fortify operating system security. Although at first glance this folder...
cve-2025-21204
cyber defense
cybersecurity
enterprise security
inetpub folder
it security
local vulnerabilities
microsoft patches
ntfspermissions
privilege escalation
symbolic links
system administration
system patching
system security
windows 10
windows 11
windows folder permissions
windows infrastructure
windows security
windows update
Tucked away among the countless cryptic folders of a typical Windows 11 installation lies a new arrival – the now-infamous ‘inetpub’ directory, a seemingly innocuous feature rolled out with the April 2025 security update. But if Windows update history is anything to go by, “innocuous” is just a...
cve-2025-21204
cyber attack prevention
cybersecurity
cybersecurity analysis
cybersecurity best practices
cybersecurity threats
digital forensics
endpoint monitoring
filesystem security
iis
inetpub
inetpub folder
it pro tips
it professionals
it security
junction points
kb5055523
malware risks
microsoft security
microsoft update
microsoft windows
network security
ntfspermissions
patch management
privilege escalation
security research
security vulnerabilities
symlink abuse
symlink exploits
system administration
system folder risks
system integrity
system restoration
system security
threat prevention
update failures
update management
vulnerability cve-2025
windows 10
windows 11
windows folder risks
windows folder trick
windows security
windows security patch
windows system folder
windows update
windows updates
windows vulnerabilities
Hi all,
We have a legacy Fujitsu Server with just 4x HDD bays (4x disks) - we have 2 mirrored arrays and one of the array is small and we need to upgrade the disks with larger disks but retaining all the data inside.
As far as I know the below procedure should work well:
- TAKE A FULL BACKUP...
backup procedures
data integrity
data recovery
disk upgrade
external backup
fujitsu server
hardware upgrades
hdd replacement
it procedures
legacy systems
mirrored arrays
ntfspermissions
raid configuration
server maintenance
server reboot
storage management
technical support
win2008 r2
windows server