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Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...

When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...

When setting up a new Windows PC, it's crucial to prioritize security to protect your data and maintain system integrity. Here are six essential security settings to adjust immediately: 1. Enable Windows Defender Antivirus Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus solution that offers real-time...

Setting up an FTP server on Windows 11/10 can be a powerful way to manage file transfers both locally and remotely while utilizing built-in Windows features. In this guide, we break down the steps, explore the necessary configurations, and even touch on alternative methods like SFTP for a more...

Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall - Microsoft Support Learn about the risks of allowing apps through Windows Firewall, and how to add or remove apps from the list of allowed apps. Source: Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall - Microsoft Support Source: Microsoft Support...

Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall – How to Manage Your App Exceptions Windows Firewall is a core security component in Windows, protecting your computer from unauthorized network access. While it’s sometimes necessary to allow certain apps through the firewall to enable them to...

Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall – How to Manage Your Allowed Apps Windows Firewall is a fundamental layer of protection built into Windows to guard your PC against unauthorized network access. While sometimes it's necessary to grant certain trusted apps permission to communicate...

The internet can be likened to an enormous digital playground—a bustling hub of information exchange and collaboration. But like any playground, it has its fair share of bullies: hackers, malicious software, and network vulnerabilities ready to exploit an unprotected PC. Enter the trusty Windows...

When it comes to keeping your PC secure, the Windows Security app and its Firewall & Network Protection feature act like the bouncers at an exclusive club—they decide who gets in and who stays out. If you're a Windows user, understanding what this built-in security tool does and how you can...

Subject: Actions taken during Disaster Recovery for client whose IBM Megaraid controller has failed Good day from Singapore, We have a client, an engineering company, in Woodlands Link Singapore. They have an old IBM System X server (hereinafter referred to as the Old Server). Their IBM...

Hello WindowsForum.com members, Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 (KB 5017383) for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This latest build includes a variety of improvements, new features, and vital fixes aimed at enhancing the overall user experience...

So the tittle pretty much explains it. I had to allow an app through my firewall which for a while now has been very slugish. My Firewall is super slow and almost always freezes when I try to do anything with it. After my allowed app list finally loaded it was full of RDP port 13389 again and...

Hi all, It seems that I am ARP spoofed. Recently I have installed the XARP application which is able to detect only ARP poisoning; thanks to it I had the proof that I am victim of such attacks. It seems that my Linux system is not affected by this fraudolent practice while my Windows firewall...

Hi :) How to set firewall rule for a program on external drive for example Z:\Programs\SomeProgram\program.exe. How to prevent moving this rule to inactives when I disconnect the drive? Every time I have to dissable and enable rule to make it active. How to set this rule permanent even there is...

...So I don't have to de- and activate both in- and outgoing rules everytime. It seems like a lot to do that could be done with a single click. Win 10 Windows Defender Firewall Udgave Windows 10 Home Version 20H2 Installeret d. ‎01-‎09-‎2020 Operativsystemets build 19042.870 Thanks!

In Windows 10, Windows Defender and Windows Firewall helps protect your device from viruses and malware. Continue reading...

Hello everyone, I'm trying to create a few rules in a Windows 2012 Firewall. It's currently joined to a domain and would like the following rules: Allow all internet and LAN access for the security group "admin" block 80, 443, 8443 only for the internet for the security group "user" allow all...

Dear all, I'm configuring my domain controller (Windows Server 2012 R2) to be synchronized with pool.ntp.org but the w32time source still remain Local CMOS Clock. - The PDC is a VM (VMware 6.0) and there is only this DC in the domain. - I tried to use VM client to sync with NTP server and it is...

This happens every time I reboot. Windows Firewall asks me for letting an app through. I have granted the access before, but WF doesn't seem to remember. Also, the path is very strange: What may be happening? Thanks!

Hi, the last week I'm been suffering freezes and reboots. I had one or two BSOD but that doesn't seem to be the main problem, and I have no dumps of them. I have recently changed from a HDD to a SSD, I have applied a theme on my Windows 10, and I have updated to Fall Creators update. I cloned...