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The article on BleepingComputer reports a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers (DCs): After a restart, some DCs may become inaccessible, causing apps and services reliant on them to fail or go offline. Key Points: Root Cause: After rebooting, the server is loading the...

Microsoft’s recent April 2025 update for Windows, notably KB5055523, has quietly introduced a seemingly innocuous but crucial new folder called "inetpub" into affected systems. This footprint, appearing at the root of the system drive (typically C:\inetpub), has generated debate, confusion, and...

The recent introduction of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11, starting with the April 2025 cumulative update, has stirred significant attention within the Windows user and security community. While on the surface it may appear as an empty, somewhat mysterious directory, this folder represents a...

Microsoft has issued a warning about a critical issue impacting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers, specifically those running the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role. The problem manifests after a system restart, where the domain controllers erroneously load the standard or public...

Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...

Microsoft’s recent patch efforts have finally addressed a critical Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) bug that had been plaguing Windows 11 version 24H2 and the new Windows Server 2025 builds since early 2025. This flaw, introduced by a February update (KB5051987), caused remote desktop sessions to...

The creation of the inetpub folder on Windows systems by the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked significant discussion in the Windows community for its dual role as a security measure and a potential vulnerability. Historically, the "C:\inetpub" directory is tied to Microsoft's Internet...

Windows Server 2025, the latest iteration of Microsoft's server operating system, has encountered a significant challenge shortly after its release. A critical bug affecting domain controllers has emerged, primarily concerning the handling of network profiles following a system restart. This...

Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout, released on March 11, originally aimed to address a range of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems. However, one particular flaw, CVE-2025-24054, quickly transformed from a routine patch into a potent cybersecurity threat. This...

Microsoft's recent April 2025 patch for Windows introduced a curious and controversial change that has IT administrators and security experts buzzing—a mysterious "inetpub" folder appearing by default on systems, including those not using Internet Information Services (IIS). Far from a mere...

The recent introduction of the inetpub folder on Windows 11 systems, especially following the April 2025 cumulative update, has sparked significant discussion and concern within the Windows community. While the folder's appearance may seem innocuous—or even suspicious at first sight—its presence...

The inetpub folder that recently appeared on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative updates has sparked considerable intrigue and concern among users and IT professionals alike. While traditionally associated with Internet Information Services (IIS) — Microsoft's web server...

The inetpub folder, traditionally known as the home directory for Internet Information Services (IIS) on Windows systems, has recently become a focal point of security discussions because of its unexpected deployment in the Windows 11 April 2025 update (KB5055523). Although originally associated...

Microsoft has recently alerted IT administrators to a critical bug impacting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers, raising significant operational and security concerns in Active Directory (AD) environments. This issue manifests immediately following a system reboot, causing domain controllers...

Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday is typically a moment of reassurance for IT admins—a collective sigh as new vulnerabilities are squashed and servers are fortified for another cycle. But this year, for those running Windows Server 2025, Patch Tuesday brought a stunned silence and the unwelcome...

In the world of enterprise IT, disruptions rarely go unnoticed—especially when they yank the proverbial rug from beneath one of the industry’s most relied-upon utilities. Over the past few months, Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 has done precisely that, leaving system administrators in a...

Windows Server 2025 RDP Freezing Issue: What You Need to Know Microsoft is currently grappling with a disruptive issue affecting Windows Server 2025 environments. A faulty security update released in February 2025 (KB5051987) has led to Remote Desktop sessions freezing under certain conditions...

Microsoft’s countdown to the end of Windows 10 support has been ticking for years, but the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are not listening as closely as they should. An eye-popping 35% of SMBs have either no plan or no awareness of the looming end-of-service (EoS) deadline for...

Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows 11 has re-emerged, reigniting debates over its security and privacy implications. Initially introduced in May 2024, Recall was designed to enhance user productivity by capturing and storing snapshots of on-screen activity, allowing users to retrieve past...

Microsoft’s April 2025 Patch Sets New Security Benchmarks for Windows 11 and Windows Server Microsoft’s release cycle rarely passes without scrutiny—but its April 2025 batch of updates is proving especially consequential. With Patch Tuesday’s KB5055523 update targeting Windows 11 version 24H2...