Quick Answer: Where Are Downloaded Windows 10 Updates Stored?

By default, Windows will store any update downloads on to your main drive, this is where Windows is installed, in the C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution folder. If the system drive is too full and you have a different drive with enough space, Windows will often try to use that space if it can.

How do I find downloaded Windows updates?

Checking for Windows Updates on Your PC

1. Close all applications you have running. …
2. Click on the Start menu and select the Settings icon. …
3. Click on Update & Security. …
4. Click Check for updates. …
5. All available updates should immediately start downloading and installing, but if you see a Download or Install button, click on it.

How do I see what Windows 10 updates have been installed?

To do so, open Control Panel and navigate to Programs > Programs and Features, then click “View installed updates.” You’ll see a list of every update Windows has installed. The list can be sorted by clicking the header row of each column.