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Windows 11 update reportedly creates a mysterious folder on your system drive, which is certainly confusing – but ultimately harmless

The monthly patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly has a bug that creates an enigmatic folder This ‘inetpub’ folder appears in the system drive but it’s empty It’s harmless, and you can seemingly delete ...
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There's a secret folder in Windows 11 — and it's quickly going from fix to flaw

It came like a thief in the night, springing up in the system drives of Windows 11 users worldwide without warning or explanation. But now, Microsoft's mysterious "inetpub" folder risks veering from ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 and 10 users find new inetpub folder after April update

Windows 11 and 10 users have reported a mysterious ‘inetpub’ folder after installing Microsoft’s April 2025 updates, as Bleeping Computer reports. Although the folder is typically associated with the ...
PC Gamer

Don't delete that mysterious 'inetpub' Windows folder, says Microsoft, as it's supposedly important for system security

Windows Microsoft says the Windows 11 boot failure bug is linked to another buggy update: 'This issue can occur on devices that failed to install the December 2025 security update and were left in an ...
Lifehacker

Don't Delete This Empty Folder on Windows 11

"Inetpub" is a crucial part of a security patch—here's what to do if you already deleted it. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 April update unexpectedly creates new 'inetpub' folder

Update 4/11: Microsoft has now confirmed that the inetpub folder is created as part of a security update. More information in this article. The Windows April 2025 updates are strangely creating an ...