patch management

Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows update, notably KB5055523 for Windows 11, introduced what at first seemed a puzzling change to users and administrators alike: the unexpected creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system drive. While the folder historically belongs to Internet...

The recent advisory by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about a critical security vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2 has spotlighted a unique but significant threat vector: outdated installation media. This security flaw could render devices installed or updated using DVD or...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory for users of Windows 11 version 24H2, following alerts from Microsoft about a significant security vulnerability tied to outdated installation media. This flaw exposes systems installed or updated using...

Microsoft’s April 2025 security update for Windows 11 has introduced a seemingly innocuous but critical new element: an empty folder named "inetpub" created in the root of the system drive, typically C:. While the folder’s sudden appearance caught many users and IT administrators off guard, the...

Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end-of-life date in April 2025 sheds light on significant challenges in modern device update management, especially in enterprise environments reliant on WSUS for disconnected or...

Windows Server 2025 has encountered a critical stability issue following the installation of its February 2025 security update, KB5051987. This problem has manifested as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions freezing shortly after connection, with mouse and keyboard input becoming completely...

Microsoft's recent announcement to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond the previously scheduled end date in April 2025 reflects the complex realities IT administrators face as they transition to modern update ecosystems. While WSUS support was originally slated to end...

Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond the previously scheduled April 18, 2025, end date is a nuanced yet significant development in enterprise update management. Originally, Microsoft intended to cease driver update synchronization to WSUS...

Microsoft's recent admission of a critical performance issue in the classic Outlook application has sent ripples across the Windows user community, raising questions about software reliability, update management, and the broader strategy behind Microsoft's push towards the new Outlook client...

Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday release, a routine security event often filled with numerous fixes, included a vulnerability that quickly became a significant security concern. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, exploited by attackers within eight days of patch deployment, starkly...

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...

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...

Microsoft's recent patching saga involving Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 has been a rollercoaster for many IT professionals, unveiling a persistent bug that caused Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions to freeze, leaving users frustrated and systems hard to manage remotely. This issue, first...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a crucial cybersecurity alert regarding a severe vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw impacts devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as DVDs or USB drives created before December 2024...

Windows Server 2025 has recently encountered a significant stability problem following the release of Microsoft’s February 2025 security update KB5051987. The update, intended to bolster the system’s security posture, has instead led to widespread reports of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)...

Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), specifically regarding driver update synchronization, reflects a notable shift in their patch management and update deployment strategy. Originally slated for deprecation on April 18, 2025, WSUS support...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical installation media, such as DVDs or USB...

Windows Server 2025 has recently encountered a significant disruption affecting its Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) functionality following the deployment of the February 2025 security update KB5051987. This update, intended to shore up security, instead triggered a critical freezing issue in...

Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver update synchronization, initially scheduled to end on April 18, 2025, reveals the complexity and ongoing challenges of enterprise patch management in a world moving aggressively toward cloud-first...

Microsoft’s recent patching saga involving Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2 has landed the company once again under scrutiny from IT professionals worldwide. A critical bug introduced in a February 2025 update, identified as KB5051987, caused Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025...