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Microsoft: Windows 'inetpub' folder created by security fix, don’t delete
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this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2025
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Sounds like the OS is put together with duct tape if deleting an empty folder can break things so easily
Or worse, (tinfoil hat on), they are planning on installing and abusing iis on everyone's PC. Ad delivery?
I don't see how this can be a security risk, I really want more details.
Cve: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21204
Another possible explanation from Hanlon's razor: MS is going all-in on vibe coding
Thats not better :(