On Windows, Microsoft created the inetpub folder to fix a security vulnerability, so it's not a bug, and you shouldn't delete it. If you did, it's possible to recreate it quite easily, and here's how.

That certainly sounds like a glitch that needed to be patched. The problem is that Microsoft failed to communicate why the ...

The inetpub folder in Windows 11 can pose a risk if weaponized by hackers. Non-admin users can easily stop Windows security ...

The inetpub folder in Windows 11 can be easily hacked to allow DoS attack. Here's a simple solution to keep your PC safe ...

A recent Windows security update that creates an 'inetpub' folder has introduced a new weakness allowing attackers to prevent ...

Microsoft has warned that deleting the 'inetpub' folder can let hackers permanently block Windows updates on your PC.

The unexpected folder is empty, and you can find it in the root of the C: drive even if you don’t have IIS installed. If you ...

A few weeks ago, we reported that a mysterious folder called “inetpub” appeared on numerous Windows PCs after one of the April updates was installed on them. The initial impression was that ...

In other words, there’s no harm done as such. Windows Latest has deleted the folder – as have others – and reports that it’s ...

If you're a Windows 11 users, the empty "inetpub" that recently appeared on your computer isn't malicious—and it's actually critical to patching a security flaw in your system. If you find the ...

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 ...

A Microsoft update to close a security gap creates the "inetpub" folder. And creates a new security vulnerability.