In this blog post, I will tell you how to delete Windows Update files from Windows 7, 10, or 11 manually or with tools. There is more than one way to delete temporary Windows update files.
We are going to talk about how to delete Windows update files in:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows 7
- Manually
How To Delete Windows Update Files
Quick Solution: type the command (given below) in File Explorer or run box and delete Windows update files from C drive. The command is:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Why Delete Old Windows Update Files
Hey, Friends, whenever you update your Windows Operating system 10 or Windows 11, after the update there is no need to update files in the computer, it only fills your drive space. Therefore, whenever you update your Windows you should delete that update file.
Delete Windows Update Files [Manually] in Windows 7, 10 and 11
To delete old Windows update files follow these steps
Step 1: Open File Explorer or Disk PC in the Windows folder.
Step 2: Open the C drive. You will find a folder named “Windows” on the C drive.
Step 3: Double-click on it to open the “Windows” folder.
Step 4: Scroll down to find “SoftwareDistribution” folder.
Step 5: Double-click on the Software Distribution folder.
Step 6: Double-tap on the Download folder, select all Windows Update files, and delete them from here.
And the process is complete.
How to Uninstall Windows Updates in Windows 11
- Click the Start button.
- Select Settings.
- Choose Update & Security.
- Select Windows Update.
- Click View update history.
- Click Uninstall updates.
- Select the update you want to remove then right-click or press and hold it.
- Click Uninstall.
- Confirm the uninstallation by clicking yes.
Quick Tips: After deleting Windows update cleanup files manually you can restart your computer or laptop, although it is optional, restarting the PC will refresh the settings and will help Windows fix the files and other settings after deleting unused Windows update files.
Delete Windows Update Files Troubleshooting Guide
After, the Windows update, if your computer has any problem related to the Windows update, then if you delete all these files and folders, it can also fixed. Therefore, in this way, friends, you can delete Windows update files from your computer
FAQs
Is it safe to delete Windows Update files?
Yes, it’s safe to delete Windows Update files.
How can I remove temporary Windows 10 update files?
Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files, and select the update files to remove.
What’s the best way to delete data from Windows Update?
Use Disk Cleanup and select “Windows Update Cleanup” to delete the data.
Can I safely delete Windows Update log files?
Yes, you can safely delete Windows Update log files.
Is it okay to delete Windows Update cleanup files?
Yes, it’s okay to delete Windows Update cleanup files.
Conclusion
The content of the provided blog post is aimed at helping users understand how to delete Windows Update files from their computers, specifically for Windows 7, 10, and 11. It provides both manual methods and suggests using tools to achieve this.
The intent is to offer a practical guide that resolves the issue of unnecessary storage usage by outdated update files and to provide troubleshooting tips for any problems that might arise after updates.
