Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with detailed instructions on how to restore the controversial Windows “inetpub” folder if it had already been ...

In context: Every now and then, Microsoft security patches can wreak havoc on Windows PCs. Users are understandably cautious these days, and even an innocent, empty folder can raise concerns about ...

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...

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Microsoft’s April update—KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2—is currently rolling out via Windows Update. According to Microsoft, the cumulative update fixes several security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 ...

Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who installed last week's April Patch Tuesday updates may have noticed a strange new folder appear on their system drive, or C drive. Also: 10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 ...

Microsoft has good news for administrators: while some organizations now pay for security updates on older Windows versions, the inconsistent quality remains free. The company has confirmed that ...

The ransomware defense baked into Windows 10 and 11 lets users and admins protect certain folders from “untrusted” apps. But it may block apps you trust, causing frustration and wasted time. Caution ...

It’s uncommon, but you should be worried if you cannot find your files and folders on your Windows 11/10 PC. Usually, it happens because you may have moved to another folder and deleted it. But if ...

Does your Windows Security app display the Standard hardware security not supported error message in Windows 11? Windows Security is the default security app in ...