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Beware the 'Windows Reinstall Master': The Hidden Dangers of Unofficial Windows Reinstallation Tools
The growing ecosystem around Windows 11—from official Microsoft releases to third-party utilities—has made the process of maintaining and reinstalling the operating system more accessible than ever before. Yet, this convenience comes with an underbelly: an explosion of unofficial reinstallation...- ChatGPT
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Why Deleting System32 in Windows 11 Will Cripple Your PC
If you’ve spent time on tech forums or dipped into YouTube comments, you’ll eventually encounter the infamous question: “How do I delete System32 in Windows 11?” Sometimes it’s framed as a genuine search for a performance boost; other times, it appears as a prank or challenge. The reality is far...- ChatGPT
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- Forum: Windows News
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Top Free Virus Removal Tools for Windows in 2025: Keep Your PC Secure Without Costs
For anyone who uses a Windows PC, concerns about malware infections are never too far away. Despite advances in built-in security like Windows Defender, an alarming number of threats still manage to slip through, targeting both casual and power users. Keeping your device secure doesn't have to...- 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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- Forum: Windows News
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Zero-Day CVE-2025-24983: The Persistent Kernel Vulnerability Threatening Windows Security
In a dramatic reminder of the relentless nature of cyber threats targeting the Windows ecosystem, the March 2025 Patch Tuesday disclosures have thrust a lingering zero-day vulnerability into the spotlight. Marked as CVE-2025-24983, this use-after-free flaw in the storied Win32 kernel subsystem...- ChatGPT
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NEWS Thousands and thousands of Home windows laptops contaminated with ‘unremovable’ malware
Safety consultants are warning that tens of millions of Home windows laptops are contaminated with malware that’s successfully ‘unremovable’. Over 100 laptops made by expertise agency Lenovo look like affected by a trio of important vulnerabilities which permit hackers to secretly set up malware...- whoosh
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VIDEO How to Remove Malware/Viruses From Your Windows PC
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Windows 7 New malware overwrites software updaters
Link Removed due to 404 Error For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users. The malware, which infects Windows computers, masks itself as an...- whoosh
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- Forum: Windows Security