On Windows, Microsoft created the inetpub folder to fix a security vulnerability, so it's not a bug, and you shouldn't delete it. If you did, it's possible to recreate it quite easily, and here's how.

What to do if you deleted the "inetpub" folder in Windows If you deleted the folder, restoring it by turning on Internet Information Services will fix the vulnerability, according to Windows Latest.

Named "inetpub," the folder is associated with Microsoft's IIS (Internet Information Services), a component for hosting a website on your PC. If you do not use IIS, you may think the new folder is ...

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 ...

The inetpub folder is used to store and manage Internet Information Services (ISS) logs, but even users who did not have the service enabled saw it appear after the KB5055523 Windows update (via ...

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 ...

If you're a Windows 11 users, the empty inetpub that recently appeared on your computer isn't malicious—it is actually critical to fixing a security flaw in your system.

You don’t need to worry about the new inetpub folder interfering with your system’s stability or performance. Some users have erased the folder without experiencing any issues, but Microsoft ...

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 ...

The inetpub folder in Windows is meant to be a security measure, but it has its own vulnerability that needs addressing. By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee Apr 23, 2025 8:10 am PDT Image: PC för Alla ...

The inetpub folder is normally created and used by Windows Internet Information Services (IIS), an optional web server by Microsoft that’s integrated into Windows and enables the hosting of ...