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Microsoft mystery folder fix might need a fix of its own
24 Apr 2025 19:55 GMT
… the reappearance of this old IIS haunt raised eyebrows, especially … simple enough function. According to Microsoft's documentation, mklink … folder - precreated in Microsoft's April 2025 … vector.
According to Beaumont, Microsoft has been notified. The …
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Microsoft's latest Windows security update creates an empty folder you should not delete
17 Apr 2025 00:09 GMT
… is associated with Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS), an … a security vulnerability that Microsoft patched this month. … privileges, according to Microsoft's security … privilege escalation vulnerability.
Microsoft's guidance …
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A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot
16 Apr 2025 17:57 GMT
… early version available to Microsoft employees – which might … said Noelle Walsh, Microsoft’s president of cloud … without any notifications. Microsoft had previously switched … with Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) web server, but Microsoft warns …
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What's the mysterious Windows 11 'inetpub' folder? Microsoft says you shouldn't delete it.
16 Apr 2025 13:54 GMT
… systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. However, Microsoft says that … is part of the Internet Information Services (IIS), which is usually used … settings, checking the "Internet Information Services" option, and clicking …
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Microsoft Asks Windows 11 Users Not to Delete Mysterious “inetpub” Folder
15 Apr 2025 18:36 GMT
… regardless of whether Internet Information Services (IIS) is active … typically associated with Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) web server … protection characteristics:
Microsoft provides a … users can disable IIS.
Alternatively, advanced …
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15 Apr 2025 12:19 GMT
… the default directory of Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) — wasn't … can be restored by activating Internet Information Services manually, before performing a … the box next to the Internet Information Services option.
Click OK.
Restart …
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Mysterious Folder Appears After Windows 11 Update: “Don’t Delete It”, Warns Microsoft
15 Apr 2025 06:26 GMT
… folder is associated with Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft’s built-in web … on or off”
Enable Internet Information Services (IIS)
Click OK — the … You can then disable IIS again and restart
… a proactive measure from Microsoft to close potential …
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Don't delete that mysterious 'inetpub' Windows folder, says Microsoft, as it's supposedly important for system security
14 Apr 2025 17:45 GMT
… issues at all. However, Microsoft has now updated a … be deleted regardless of whether Internet Information Services (IIS) is active on the … 39;s serious. However, Microsoft has still not explained why … aged 16 or over.
Microsoft has reportedly told Windows …
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Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back" target="_self"…
14 Apr 2025 10:15 GMT
… was related to Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) web server … this security patch, Microsoft notes: “After … regardless of whether Internet Information Services (IIS) is active on … features and find ‘Internet Information Services’ and tick the …
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Microsoft says that an empty folder created by a system update increases Windows 11 security
14 Apr 2025 10:01 GMT
… of problematic updates from Microsoft. But one of the … to be explained by Microsoft. Users who were irritated … questions unanswered.
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Microsoft has not made a big … be deleted regardless of whether Internet Information Services (IIS) is enabled on the …