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 ...

Microsoft caused confusion last week after its latest Windows 11 April 2025 update added a strange folder that was completely empty. Now, we know what it's used for — and it should not be deleted.

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 ...

Another day means another Windows update, and this time it comes with a warning from Microsoft. You may have noticed a new folder in your root C:\ folder after applying the latest cumulative update ...

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 Internet ...

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 ...

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"Inetpub" is a crucial part of a security patch—here's what to do if you already deleted it. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent ...