Microsoft’s recent patches for Windows 11 24H2, specifically the April cumulative update KB5055523 and the March preview update KB5053656, have unfortunately introduced serious stability issues, notably causing blue screen crashes (BSODs) with the error code 0x18B, labeled as...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue where Windows 11 upgrade prompts were erroneously presented to devices that do not meet the operating system's stringent hardware requirements. This development has raised concerns among users and IT administrators, especially those who...
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You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...
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Windows users worldwide braced themselves for the April Patch Tuesday with the usual mix of cautious optimism and a hearty dose of skepticism—never a dull moment in the realm of Microsoft updates. Yet, even by the company’s storied standards, the rollout of update KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2...
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Microsoft Warns of 0x80070643 WinRE Update Error on Windows 10 Devices: What You Need to Know
In April 2025, Windows 10 users encountered a perplexing update error that has stirred both concern and confusion. The error code 0x80070643 popped up during the installation of the latest Windows...
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Have you ever stumbled across the dreaded "usp10.dll is not designed to run on Windows" pop-up while trying to launch a program? It’s one of those cryptic errors that can leave both advanced Windows users and novices scratching their heads. Luckily, we’re here to explain everything behind this...
Gamers are wielding their keyboards and venting their frustrations in bold, biting reviews of Assassin’s Creed Origins on Steam—a case study of what happens when a beloved game collides with the pitfalls of modern operating system updates. Released in 2017, the standout title of Ubisoft’s...
If your Windows device has been misbehaving lately, don't fret—Microsoft has a built-in solution that could save the day. The "Fix problems using Windows Update" tool provides an efficient way to tackle some of the most frustrating system issues by effectively "reinstalling" your current version...
The world of Windows is teeming with excitement—or rather, a fair bit of consternation—as users of Windows 11's latest feature update, version 24H2, grapple with some pesky bugs. If you've updated your system and noticed those dreaded blue screens of death (BSOD) cropping up, particularly if you...