However, if you face Windows Update issues such as Windows Update not working , Windows Updates fails , Windows Update stuck while downloading the latest updates , etc. It is completely safe to delete this folder. However, you need to first make sure that you are experiencing a problem with your Windows Update.
Next time when Windows Update files are ready, Windows will automatically create this folder and download the update files from the scratch. Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong. Now you need to navigate to SoftwareDistribution folder in C drive to delete all its components:.
If you are not able to delete all files because some files are in use, you just need to restart your device. Upon rebooting, you need to again run the above commands again and follow the steps. Now, again try to delete all the content of the SoftwareDistribution folder. Once you have deleted the content of the SoftwareDistribution folder, you need to type the following command to activate the services related to Windows Update:.
Right-click on Windows Update service and select Stop. Delete all the files and folders under SoftwareDistribution folder. Again right-click on Windows Update service then select Start.
Now to try to download the Windows updates and this time it will without any issues. If you delete them you will lose your Update history.
Moreover, the next time you run Windows Update, it will result in a longer detection time. Type the following one after the other and hit Enter:.
Now browse to the C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution folder and delete all the files and folders inside. If the files are in use, and you are unable to delete some files, restart your device. After rebooting, run the above commands again. Now you will be able to delete the files from the mentioned Software Distribution folder.
After you have emptied this folder, you may restart your computer or you may type the following commands, one at a time in the CMD, and hit Enter to restart the Windows Update related Services. If you wish to rename the Software Distribution folder, open an elevated command prompt windows, type the following commands one after the other, and hit Enter:. When using Windows disk cleaner app.
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