Microsoft Confirms Windows Security Update Breaks VPN Connections

Here we go again: another Microsoft Windows update, another feature broken as a result. This time it’s VPN access. Here’s ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Windows 'inetpub' folder created by security fix, don’t delete

Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty "inetpub" folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft's Internet ...
TechSpot

Microsoft's latest Windows security update creates an empty folder you should not delete

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 ...
HotHardware

Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users To Never Delete This Folder

Another day means another Windows update, and this time it comes with a warning from Microsoft. You may have noticed a new folder in your root C:\ folder after applying the latest cumulative update ...
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I ran a full security audit on my Windows PC and found issues I never expected

So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

‘Users Must Choose’—Microsoft Confirms New Windows Security Feature

Microsoft has made security changes to one of the most popular tools bundled with Windows installations, and now users must ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...