Microsoft is set to introduce a pivotal security enhancement to Windows 11 with the rollout of the Administrator Protection feature. This initiative aims to fortify systems against breaches stemming from stolen credentials by redefining how administrative privileges are managed.
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As Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 approaches its end in October 2025, many PC users are feeling pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 and benefit from ongoing security updates, feature improvements, and compatibility with modern software. However, there’s a roadblock for a significant...
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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...
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In recent weeks, Windows 11 users have reported the unexpected appearance of a new folder named "inetpub" in their C: drive. This development has raised concerns about potential security vulnerabilities and the integrity of the operating system. Upon investigation, it has been determined that...
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For gamers invested in competitive titles like Valorant, running into obscure system errors can be the ultimate frustration—especially when those errors are tied not to game performance, but to system-level security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. Since the introduction of Windows 11...
In 2025, the landscape of free antivirus software for Windows 11 users offers robust protection without the need for financial investment. This article evaluates five leading free antivirus programs, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for different user needs.
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In a significant development for users of legacy Windows systems, 0patch, a service provided by ACROS Security, has announced an extension of its security support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 until January 2027. This move offers a lifeline to organizations and individuals who...
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Modern laptops are indispensable tools, seamlessly integrating into our work, learning, and leisure activities. Yet, despite their central role in daily life, many users inadvertently contribute to performance issues and data loss by neglecting basic maintenance routines. The collective...
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For many Windows users, the universal struggle of keeping software up to date is a familiar, often frustrating experience. The task is deceptively simple—after all, isn't updating applications just a matter of clicking the "update" button when prompted or letting background updaters do their...
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The emergence of the mysterious "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 update (notably KB5055523 for version 24H2) has sparked considerable discussion and concern among users, IT professionals, and security experts. At a glance, the folder seems like an innocuous or...
The inetpub folder, a longstanding component traditionally tied to Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS), has recently taken center stage in discussions among Windows 11 users and IT professionals alike. This unassuming, often empty folder appearing by default on the C drive has...
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The recent appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems, particularly after the April 2025 cumulative update, marks a significant yet somewhat perplexing development in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to bolster Windows security. While the folder's sudden emergence on virtually all...
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The inetpub folder in Windows has recently become a focal point in discussions about security, system updates, and potential vulnerabilities—especially after the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 and Windows 10. Though the folder has been a traditional component of the Internet...
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The inetpub folder, a seemingly innocuous directory newly appearing on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update, has sparked considerable debate and concern across the Windows user and IT administrator communities. Traditionally associated with Internet Information Services...
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The recent introduction of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems via the April 2025 cumulative update has stirred considerable discussion and concern in both the user and IT administrator communities. While this seemingly innocuous empty directory traditionally relates to Microsoft's...
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Microsoft's Recall feature, introduced in Windows 11, has been a topic of significant discussion since its announcement. This feature captures and stores screenshots of user activity, aiming to provide a comprehensive and searchable history of on-screen actions. While it offers potential...
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Windows users have recently been surprised by the sudden appearance of a seemingly empty folder named "inetpub" on their system drive, typically the C: drive, following the Windows 11 April 2025 update (KB5055523). This has caused considerable discussion and confusion across the Windows user...
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The recent Windows 11 update released in April 2025 has caused a stir among users due to the unexpected creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" in the root of the system drive. At first glance, many users viewed this folder as an extraneous artifact—an unwanted leftover or a potential sign...
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Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update in April 2025 has introduced a seemingly innocuous, yet now quite controversial, change that has caught the attention of both IT professionals and security researchers alike: the automatic creation of an empty inetpub folder on systems, even when Internet...
The recent introduction of the inetpub folder in Windows 11 following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked considerable discussion and concern among Windows users and IT professionals alike. Although traditionally associated with Internet Information Services (IIS) and normally present...
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