Question: Where Are Windows 10 Update Files Located?

The default location of Windows Update is C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution. The SoftwareDistribution folder is where everything gets downloaded and later installed.

How do I delete Windows Update files?

Find and double click on Windows Update and then click on Stop button.

1. To delete Update cache, go to – C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload folder.
2. Press CTRL+A and press Delete to remove all files and folders.

Is it safe to delete Windows Update files?

Windows Update Cleanup: When you install updates from Windows Update, Windows keeps older versions of the system files around. This allows you to uninstall the updates later. … This is safe to delete as long as your computer is working properly and you don’t plan on uninstalling any updates.