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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 ...
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 ...
Lifehacker

Don't Delete This Empty Folder on Windows 11

It can be alarming to find an unknown folder or file on your computer, not least because malware can install temporary files without your knowledge that allow an infection to hide or spread. If you're ...
ZDNet

Windows warning: Don't delete that weird 'inetpub' folder. Already did? Here's your fix

Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who installed last week's April Patch Tuesday updates may have noticed a strange new folder appear on their system drive, or C drive. Also: 10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 ...