How to Delete Windows 11 Update Downloaded File
0How to Delete Windows 11 Update Downloaded File
On Windows 11, you can remove pending updates by deleting the contents of the “Download” folder inside the “SoftwareDistribution” folder that contains the files that Windows Update uses to apply system updates.
Usually, updates fail to install because of bugs, compatibility problems, or file corruption. If a cumulative update is causing issues during installation or users are reporting issues with a specific patch, you can delete pending updates to redownload the files or prevent the system from trying to install them.
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You may want to delete downloaded updates in Windows 11 which are pending to install on your computer. This can be useful if a cumulative update is known for having bugs, or you have some other reason to avoid it. Also, Windows 11 may keep corrupted update packages and never remove them.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.