system security

When setting up a new Windows PC, especially Windows 11, taking the time to adjust critical security settings immediately can save you from a world of trouble later. The excitement of customizing a fresh device often overshadows the essential task of locking down security essentials. Yet, a...

The recent Windows 11 24H2 update released in April 2025 has stirred notable interest among users and IT professionals alike due to the unexpected appearance of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive, usually C:. This seemingly innocuous addition has caused confusion as...

The recent April 2025 update for Windows 11, notably the 24H2 Patch Tuesday update (KB5055523), introduced an unexpected element to many users' systems: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing in the root of the system drive (usually C:). For users unfamiliar with Microsoft’s Internet...

The seemingly innocuous "inetpub" folder that suddenly appeared on many Windows systems following Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday update has ignited significant discussion and concern across the Windows user and IT administrator communities. Traditionally linked to Microsoft's Internet...

The inetpub folder that recently appeared on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative updates has sparked considerable intrigue and concern among users and IT professionals alike. While traditionally associated with Internet Information Services (IIS) — Microsoft's web server...

Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...

The inetpub folder in Windows has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows users and IT professionals alike, notably since the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 and Windows 10. Traditionally, inetpub is the default directory used by Microsoft’s Internet...

The "inetpub" folder has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows 11 users following the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523). Traditionally, "inetpub" is known as the directory used by Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS)—a web server platform...

The sudden appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked substantial discussion about both its purpose and security implications. For many users, stumbling upon an empty folder named "inetpub" on the root of their C drive...

Windows 11’s April 2025 cumulative update (specifically KB5055523 for version 24H2) introduced a surprising and initially puzzling new feature: the automatic creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive (usually C:). At first glance, many users and IT professionals...

The sudden appearance of an empty folder named "inetpub" on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has startled many users and IT professionals alike. While its presence may initially spark suspicion, cleanup urges, or calls for deletion, closer inspection and...

The recent appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 update has sparked significant discussion and concern within the Windows community. Originally known as a default directory for Internet Information Services (IIS)—Microsoft's web server platform—this...

Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative Windows update, notably identified as KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2, has stirred significant discussion in the tech community due to an unexpected and somewhat mysterious change: the automatic creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the system drive...

The recent appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems has raised eyebrows and stirred discussion within the Windows community, largely due to its mysterious nature and seemingly unverifiable purpose. Traditionally, "inetpub" is a folder associated exclusively with Microsoft’s...

The emergence of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked both intrigue and concern among users and IT professionals. While initially seeming like a benign or even redundant system artifact, deeper investigation reveals that this seemingly...

The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems, following the April 2025 cumulative updates, has caused considerable discussion and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Traditionally, this folder is known as the default root directory for Microsoft's Internet...

The inetpub folder, a long-standing directory associated with Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS), has recently become a focus of security attention in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative updates. This seemingly innocuous, often empty folder, now...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...

When setting up a new Windows PC, especially on Windows 11, it’s tempting to dive straight into personalization—installing favorite apps, tweaking the wallpaper, and adjusting system themes. However, before getting too comfortable, prioritizing security settings is crucial to protect your data...

Microsoft’s April 2025 security update for Windows 11 has introduced a seemingly innocuous but critical new element: an empty folder named "inetpub" created in the root of the system drive, typically C:. While the folder’s sudden appearance caught many users and IT administrators off guard, the...