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Resolved Can I Spring cleaning old download files

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by alboy, 2014/02/25.

  1. 2014/02/25
    alboy

    alboy Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I understand that windows update downloads updates to the following location : C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
    Is it okay to delete these files as I presume the updates have been installed and these are the leftover files.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi alboy. Yes it is safe to remove all of the items in the Download folder but don't delete the Download folder itself.
     
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    James Martin

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    Do programs like CCleaner and Easy Cleaner remove these files after so many hours have passed by?
     
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    rsinfo

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    I don't think any 3rd party program touches the Windows update folder [& they shouldn't].

    MS had released an update to delete old updates & backed up service files. Login as Administrator, right click on C:, Properties & click Disk Cleanup. There should be an option to remove old updates & service files backup.
     
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    James Martin

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    It (the tool) is not there.

    I checked that particular folder (C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download) and mine has only 8MB data inside of it.
     
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    alboy

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    Many thanks for all replies
     
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    alboy

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