How Do You Delete Downloaded Windows 10 Updates Which Failed to Install?
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How do I delete downloaded Windows updates that failed to install?

Delete everything from the sub-folder Download

Go to the Windows folder. While here, find the folder named Softwaredistribution and open it. Open the sub-folder Download and delete everything from it (you might need administrator permission for the task). Now go to Search, type update, and open Windows Update Settings.

How do I delete a failed Windows Update history?

You may follow the steps below on how to clear history updates:

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Copy and paste %windir%SoftwareDistributionDataStore into Run, and click OK.
  3. The system will open the DataStore folder. …
  4. Close the folder and restart your system to clean up history.

14 апр. 2017 г.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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