The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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The seemingly innocuous "inetpub" folder, recently introduced across Windows 11 systems as part of the April 2025 cumulative update, has quickly evolved from a quiet background fixture to a focal point of security discussion and user concern. Although empty, this folder represents a new layer in...
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The creation of the inetpub folder on Windows systems by the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked significant discussion in the Windows community for its dual role as a security measure and a potential vulnerability. Historically, the "C:\inetpub" directory is tied to Microsoft's Internet...
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