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  1. 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...
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  2. 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...
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  3. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freeze: Issues and Updates

    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...
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  4. Windows 11's inetpub Folder: Security Benefits and Hidden Vulnerabilities Explored

    The seemingly innocuous "inetpub" folder, recently introduced across Windows 11 systems as part of the April 2025 cumulative update, has quickly evolved from a quiet background fixture to a focal point of security discussion and user concern. Although empty, this folder represents a new layer in...
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  5. Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Protect Your System Now

    Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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  6. Avoiding Fake Windows 11 ISO Downloads: Risks of 'All-In-One' and 'Yify' Releases

    If you came here looking for a seemingly magical Windows 11 Pro “All-In-One” download, promising freedom from Microsoft accounts and sprinkled with the mysterious label “Yify,” allow me to save you several gigabytes and a visit from your company’s compliance officer: that page is more absent...
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  7. No-Reboot Windows Security Updates: How Microsoft Keeps You Secure Without Interruptions

    Some security updates are sneaky little ninjas—they slide into your Windows system, do their thing, and vanish without ever asking for that ritual reboot we all love to hate. If you've ever wondered why your PC sometimes feels more secure but hasn’t bugged you for a restart, Microsoft has an...
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  8. Exciting Updates in Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 & 22622.575

    Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...
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  9. Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 Update: The Security Shift and What It Means for Users and Developers

    If you’re reading this on a Windows PC while sipping your lukewarm coffee, congratulations—you’re already closer to the frontline of an ongoing security tug-of-war than most people realize. The digital age keeps delivering new acronyms and updates right to our desks, and today’s headline act is...
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  10. 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...
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  11. Windows 10 Support Ends: Microsoft Launches Extended Security Updates for Consumers

    As the end of free support for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has unveiled a new Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers, marking a significant shift in how users will maintain the security of their operating systems. Starting in October 2025, users who wish to continue using...
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    Windows 10 Bitlocker - Make login passoword impossible to break with software.

    Dear all, Before you can help me here you must understand fundamentally what Bitlocker is about. Bitlocker: ------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea with Bitlocker is that you do not enter a bitlocker password when you boot up. Your TPM does this for you. As...
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  13. Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB3078667)

    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Dual Booting questions

    Hi all, I was wondering something and is hoping someone can give me a lending hand. Ok, here is what I've been thinking.. lets say I made my system dual boot, Boot A as Windows 7, Boot B as maybe , lets say windows XP. after making this work, in windows 7, I go to Advanced tab in system...
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  15. 10 Reasons Why Windows Security Is Better Than Ever

    10 Reasons Why Windows Security Is Better Than Ever Although some folks like to rail against Microsoft and the state of Windows security, the company's operating system is arguably more secure than it ever has been. That's in no small part due to the many new features that make Windows 7 a...
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