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 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 ...

The mysterious "inetpub" folder keeps making headlines, and one security expert says it might be more risk than remedy.

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

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

In other words, there’s no harm done as such. Windows Latest has deleted the folder – as have others – and reports that it’s quite safe to remove it from your drive. Still, those who are more paranoid ...

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 ...

Turns out Microsoft's latest patch job might need a patch of its own, again. This time, the culprit is a mysterious inetpub ...

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 ...

After the April update, a mysterious “Inetpub” folder appeared under Windows. Microsoft said that it was part of a security ...

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 ...