Summary: Following Microsoft’s April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, a new “inetpub” folder is being created on the C: drive of systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. This unexpected behavior, observed after the installation of the Windows 11 KB5055523 update, has raised questions about whether it is a bug or an intended feature. While the folder does not affect system performance, its creation has sparked curiosity among users and prompted inquiries to Microsoft for clarification.
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11
Keypoints :
- Empty “inetpub” folder created on C: drive after installing Windows 11 KB5055523 update.
- The folder is typically used for IIS, which is not installed by default on affected systems.
- Microsoft has been contacted for clarification on whether the folder’s creation is intentional or a bug.