Security News > 2025 > April > Don't delete that mystery empty folder. Windows put it there as a security fix
2025-04-14 23:16
Copilot vibe coding for OS development? Why not Canny Windows users who've spotted a mysterious folder on hard drives after applying last week's security patches for the operating system can rest assured – it's perfectly benign. In fact, it's recommended you leave the directory there.…
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