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 this was a ...

It’s no secret that updating your Windows PC often brings surprises, be it Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot breaking or your Start menu changing without warning. This time, the April update snuck a ...

A recent Windows security update that creates an ‘inetpub’ folder has introduced a new weakness allowing attackers to prevent the installation of future updates. After people installed this month's ...

An awkward new warning for Windows users heading into the weekend. Microsoft’s confusing messaging on deleting or not deleting a mystery folder on your PC has suddenly taken a nasty turn. This could ...

Remember the empty folder in Windows 11 (version 24H2) that Microsoft advised against deleting under any circumstances? Well, third-party security researchers have a slightly different opinion on this ...

In context: Every now and then, Microsoft security patches can wreak havoc on Windows PCs. Users are understandably cautious these days, and even an innocent, empty folder can raise concerns about ...

On Windows 11, following the April 2025 security update KB5055523 and the update KB5055518 for Windows 10, users have reported a new and unexpected "inetpub" folder empty in the root of the "C" drive, ...

A security update from Microsoft in April created a folder called "inetpub" on Windows systems. Some users have unsuspectingly deleted this folder, which opens up a new security vulnerability.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. As regular readers will know, I’m something of an advocate, ...

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help restore an empty 'inetpub' folder created by the April 2025 Windows security updates if deleted. As Microsoft previously warned, this folder helps ...

Microsoft's developers are once again having bad luck with Windows updates. A patch that closes a security gap in Windows operating systems that allows attackers to extend their rights in the system ...