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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...