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Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 test build quietly removes two long-running pieces of Windows heritage — WordPad and Windows Mixed Reality — while shipping a set of newer, developer‑ and servicing‑focused features that point to where Microsoft wants Windows to go next. The change is consequential...

Microsoft appears to be steering Windows back toward an annual, generational-style release cadence after a period of smaller, incremental feature updates — driven largely by a planned AI-first platform internally codenamed Hudson Valley and built on a new base called Germanium. Multiple industry...

Here are the key details and highlights from the Microsoft support page for the July 22, 2025—KB5062663 (OS Builds 22621.5699) Preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2: Overview Release Date: July 22, 2025 Update Version: OS Builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699 Applies To: Windows 11 version...

The latest wave of dynamic updates from Microsoft signals a subtle yet consequential shift in how the software giant shapes the future of the Windows ecosystem, particularly for those adopting Windows 11 and the imminent Windows Server 2025. Benefitting both enterprise administrators and...

Windows 11 is once again at the center of Microsoft’s desktop ambitions as the company prepares to deliver a major feature update in the near future, even as rumors swirl about an eventual Windows 12 refresh in the pipeline. Despite headlines focused on next-generation products, Microsoft’s...

Windows 11 is on the cusp of another evolutionary leap as Microsoft prepares to release version 25H2, setting the stage for a seamless update experience and expanded support horizons for millions of users worldwide. For Windows enthusiasts and enterprise IT administrators alike, the implications...

Windows 11 continues to evolve as Microsoft introduces version 25H2, aimed at delivering a seamless update experience for organizations and individual users alike. This latest iteration arrives first for the Windows Insider community, preceding a broader public rollout anticipated for the latter...

Windows 11 continues its rapid evolution, and with every update Microsoft aims to streamline both the user experience and the deployment process for IT professionals. The latest in a string of cumulative improvements is the release of KB5062197: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2...

Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to refine and enhance Windows 11 have taken a significant stride forward with the release of the KB5062324 update, aimed specifically at resolving a vexing issue: Windows Update scan freeze on select Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. Since the initial rollout of...

Amid the approach of Windows 10’s final stretch before end-of-life, Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update—KB5061087 (OS Build 19045.6036)—for Windows 10 version 22H2. This update, applicable to Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions, offers a...

With Patch Tuesday for May 2025, Microsoft has released KB5058405—a cumulative update targeting Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, bringing OS builds to 22621.5335 and 22631.5335 respectively. As with previous monthly releases, this update underscores Microsoft’s evolving approach to servicing...

May’s arrival sees the rollout of a fresh slate of security updates for Windows 11, marking a significant point in the 24H2 release cycle. With the deployment of KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), Microsoft is not only seeking to shore up the operating system’s security posture but also to refine...

The milestone of Windows 11 24H2 reaching broad availability signals both progress for Microsoft’s flagship operating system and familiar frustration for IT professionals and end users. Despite the celebratory tone emanating from Redmond, the rollout is again marred by a new “known issue,” this...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...

Microsoft's recent efforts to patch Windows systems against a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, CVE-2025-21204, have introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element—a mysterious "inetpub" folder that appears on nearly all updated Windows machines, even those not running...

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...

Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...

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...

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Release Preview build 19045.5794 (KB5055612), introducing two key fixes: Graphics: Addressed a case-sensitive issue in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) that could cause GPU paravirtualization support to fail. OS Security: Updated the Windows Kernel...

Hi was wondering if anyone could help me. I cant install any windows updates and am getting the following error "Windows Update error 800B010" The CheckSUR log is showing the following:- ================================= Checking System Update Readiness. Binary Version 6.1.7601.21645 Package...