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    The Inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Security Risks & How to Manage It After April 24H2 Update

    The sudden appearance of a new folder named “inetpub” on the system drives of Windows 11 users following the release of the April 24H2 (KB5055523) update has sparked widespread debate among users and cybersecurity professionals alike. This incident, seemingly trivial at first glance, serves as a...
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    Windows Update Controversy: Managing Forced Updates and User Control in Windows 10 & 11

    For years, Microsoft’s approach to Windows Update has sparked robust debate and, at times, outright frustration among its vast user base. The subject has again surged into focus following recent reports that Windows is installing updates on some PCs without explicit user consent—a practice...
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    Microsoft's Automatic Windows Updates: Balancing Security and User Control

    In recent months, Microsoft has reignited controversy by implementing automatic updates on Windows PCs without explicit user consent. This practice has raised significant concerns among users who prefer to control when and how their systems are updated. Historically, Microsoft has faced...
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    Microsoft WSUS Bug Blocking Windows 11 24H2 Updates Post-April 2025 Patch Tuesday

    For enterprise IT professionals and system administrators, managing large-scale Windows 11 deployments means balancing feature updates with business continuity. However, a recent development has thrown a wrench into the usual upgrade cycle: following Microsoft’s April 2025 Patch Tuesday, a...
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    Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 Update Fails via WSUS & Secure Boot Fixes: What Enterprises Need to Know

    In late April, a wave of frustration swept through enterprise IT departments worldwide as Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 upgrade—version 24H2—hit an unexpected barricade in its rollout. Organizations reliant on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a cornerstone of centralized update management...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update Failures via WSUS: How Microsoft’s KIR Rapidly Addresses Deployment Issues

    The Windows 11 24H2 feature update has encountered its fair share of deployment challenges, particularly within enterprise environments that rely on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for managing updates at scale. Following the release of the April 2025 security updates, a significant issue...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update: Auto-Download Controversy, Risks, and User Control

    In recent months, a wave of reports has swept through the Windows community regarding Microsoft’s rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update, notably the seemingly automatic download of this major update to eligible PCs—often without the explicit consent of end-users. This phenomenon, detailed and...
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    Microsoft Update Mishap Causes Major Windows 11 WSUS Deployment Failures

    A critical update misstep by Microsoft has rippled throughout the Windows ecosystem, leaving thousands of PCs—particularly in enterprise environments—unable to upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2. This mishap, highlighted by error code 0x80240069, is unique not only in scale but also in origin...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update Fails via WSUS: Causes, Status & Workarounds

    Here’s a detailed summary—including current status, official acknowledgments, and available advice—on the Windows 11 24H2 update failure via WSUS for enterprise and business users: The Issue Scope: Devices running Windows 11 22H2 or 23H2, managed via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or...
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    Windows 11 April 2025 Update Causes WSUS Upgrade Failures: How to Mitigate

    In April 2025, Microsoft released a security update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055528, aimed at addressing various vulnerabilities and enhancing system stability. However, this update inadvertently introduced a significant issue for IT administrators utilizing Windows Server Update...
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    Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 Update Blocked via WSUS After April 2025 Security Patch

    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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    Microsoft WSUS Issue Blocks Windows 11 24H2 Upgrades After April 2025 Security Update

    Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue affecting enterprise environments attempting to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). After installing the April 2025 security updates, systems are encountering error code 0x80240069, preventing the upgrade...
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    How to Stop or Manage Automatic Restarts After Windows Updates

    Windows users have long grappled with the frustration of unscheduled reboots following system updates, an experience that feels especially jarring compared to the smoother update mechanisms found in many Linux distributions. While Microsoft frames these automatic restarts as essential to...
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    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...
  15. Urgent Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability Alert: Update Your Installation Media Now

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...
  16. Critical Windows 11 24H2 Security Flaw: Replace Outdated Installation Media Now

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a cybersecurity advisory alerting users about a critical vulnerability affecting Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw is uniquely tied to the use of outdated physical installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives pre-loaded...
  17. Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows Update Creates 'inetpub' Folder to Enhance Security—What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative Windows update, notably identified as KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2, has stirred significant discussion in the tech community due to an unexpected and somewhat mysterious change: the automatic creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the system drive...
  18. April 2025 Windows Update Introduces inetpub Folder and Symlink Security Risks

    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...
  19. Why the 'inetpub' Folder Appeared After Windows 11 Update & How It Enhances Security

    The "inetpub" folder that appeared on your system after the April 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5055523) is not an accidental or superfluous addition. Instead, it is a deliberate and important part of a security patch addressing a specific vulnerability known as CVE-2025-21204. This vulnerability...
  20. Understanding the New 'inetpub' Folder in Windows Security Fixes After April 2025 Update

    The recent appearance of an empty "inetpub" folder on Windows systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked considerable discussion and confusion among users and IT professionals alike. While at first glance this folder might seem like an innocuous or even unnecessary artifact...