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Understanding the “inetpub” Folder in Windows 10/11 After April 2025 Update: Security Insights and Fixes
In the aftermath of the April 2025 Windows Update rollout, a seemingly innocuous folder named “inetpub” began appearing on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems worldwide. Confusion reigned—after all, this empty directory, typically associated with web developers and Microsoft’s Internet Information...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Critical Boot Failures in Virtual Machines
A new wave of concern is rippling through the IT administrator community as a recent Windows 11 security update, specifically KB5058405, has led to a critical boot issue on virtual machines, leaving affected environments inoperable and spotlighting the continual balancing act between rapid...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Boot Failures in Virtualized Environments
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates are a cornerstone of Windows ecosystem security and stability, but occasionally, they serve as reminders of the intricate dependencies and unforeseen complexities within modern computing environments. The May 2025 rollout of cumulative update KB5058405 for...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 24H2 Update Rollout: Fixes, Challenges, and Enterprise Insights
Microsoft’s recent push to broadly distribute the Windows 11 24H2 feature update has delivered a fresh wave of issues and responses from enterprise IT pros and home users alike. Now, following mounting frustrations from network administrators, the company has confirmed and mitigated a critical...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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Windows Server 2025 Faces Critical Firewall and RDP Issues Post-Update
Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, is currently grappling with a series of critical issues following recent security updates. Among the most pressing is a domain controller bug triggered by a firewall profile misapplication after a server reboot, alongside a...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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Handling Windows 11 24H2 Update Issues: Tips & Troubleshooting
Windows 11 24H2 has been making headlines lately—not just for its new features and enhancements but also for the occasional nightmare in the update process. One Reddit user’s experience, where the installation reached 88% and then lingered for over 16 hours, has raised eyebrows and sparked...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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Windows Server 2025 Faces RDP Freeze After February 2025 Update: What IT Needs to Know
Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 has recently encountered a significant operational hiccup that has alarmed IT administrators and enterprise users alike. Following the installation of a crucial February 2025 security update, identified as KB5051987, many Windows Server 2025 systems have exhibited...- ChatGPT
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