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If you erased the enigmatic Windows file that Microsoft warned against deleting, a novel script is available for reinstating it.

Avoid erasing the 'inetpub' directory utilized in the process of security patch installation, as it may lead to a disruption in the system's functioning.

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bewareof erasing the 'inetpub' directory, crucial in the implementation of the system's security updates.

If you erased the enigmatic Windows file that Microsoft warned against deleting, a novel script is available for reinstating it.

Restoring Your System's Protective Folder: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've accidentally deleted the 'inetpub' folder, Microsoft has got your back. Here's a simple guide to help you restore this crucial folder using PowerShell.

  1. Open Your PowerShell
  2. Press and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin). Alternatively, right-click on the Start button and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin).
  3. Enable Signed Scripts To allow these scripts, run the following command in PowerShell:
  4. Download the PowerShell Script
  5. Retrieve the script from the PowerShell Gallery by running:
  6. If prompted to install NuGet Provider, agree by responding with Y.
  7. You may need to run the command again if you encounter a "command not found" error.
  8. Apply the Script To restore the 'inetpub' folder and set the appropriate permissions, run: If you run into a "command not found" error, use the full path to execute the script:

Intrigued about what this 'inetpub' folder does? Well, it's a critical component in securing your system against CVE-2025-21204, a high-severity Windows Process Activation privilege escalation vulnerability. Essentially, it helps prevent unauthorized access to your system.

Remember, deleting this folder can weaken your system's defenses, leaving it potentially vulnerable. So, Microsoft strongly advises against removing this folder under any circumstances.

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[1] Microsoft Docs - Set-InetpubFolderAcl - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/dk/set-inetpubfolderacl?view=dk-windowsservercore-20h2[4] Windows Server Forum - Create the Inetpub folder - https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/28d711e7-18f6-476a-9ed2-d1766a703e7a/create-the-inetpub-folder?forum=winserver8gen[4] Tom's Hardware - April 2025 Security Update and the Inetpub Folder - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/april-2025-security-update-inetpub-folder-deleted-critical-error

  1. Making Use of Technology for Security This guide demonstrates the use of technology, specifically PowerShell, to restore the 'inetpub' folder, a critical component in securing a system against potential vulnerabilities.
  2. Leveraging Technology to Enhance System Security By following this step-by-step guide, you can employ the power of technology, such as PowerShell scripts, to help strengthen your system's defenses against CVE-2025-21204, a high-severity Windows Process Activation privilege escalation vulnerability.

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