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September Patch Tuesday: Essential Updates for Windows, Office, and SQL Server

Microsoft released 86 patches this month, addressing key issues in Windows, Office, and SQL Server, and importantly, there were no zero-day vulnerabilities…

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing IIS on Windows Server

If you want to host websites or web applications on a Windows Server, the first step is to install Internet Information Services…

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How to Delete a Service in Windows Server: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Command Prompt and Registry Editor

Ever had a service in Windows Server that you wanted to delete but it keeps running in the background? This can happen…

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Beware the Ghastly GhostRedirector Gang: How They’re Hijacking Windows Servers for SEO Manipulation

Security researchers at ESET have identified a new hacking group known as GhostRedirector, which is employing advanced tactics to target Windows servers.…

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Windows Update Causes App Installation Failures: Here’s the Fix You Need

If you’ve encountered an increase in User Account Control (UAC) prompts or faced issues with application installations and repairs on Windows, the…

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KB5063878: Microsoft Acknowledges UAC Changes Impacting App Installations on Windows 10 & 11

Microsoft recently issued an August 2025 security update, KB5063878, which introduces significant changes affecting User Account Control (UAC) during Windows Installer (MSI)…

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Microsoft Acknowledges TLS 1.3 Issues Affecting IIS Express Client Certificate Handling on Windows 11

A Microsoft engineer has confirmed that the implementation of TLS 1.3 in Windows 11 is leading to compatibility issues with IIS Express…

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How to Fix Slow Startup Times for PowerShell Console and Scripts

I have observed that the PowerShell console can be slow to open across various computers, sometimes taking several minutes. Running PowerShell on…

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Optimizing DPI Scaling and Font Size for Enhanced RDP (RDS) Experience

Users who work in terminal sessions on an RDS (Remote Desktop Services) server often face a challenge with tiny UI elements making…

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Microsoft Introduces New Dynamic Updates KB5065378 & KB5064097 for Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025

Microsoft has introduced two new Dynamic Updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, enhancing the performance and reliability of…