Where Are Pending Windows Updates Stored?
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The updates are stored in the SoftwareDistribution folder which are then used by Automatic Updates to carry out the updating process. Please do not delete or rename the Catroot folder. The Catroot2 folder is automatically recreated by Windows, but the Catroot folder is not recreated if the Catroot folder is renamed.

How do I get rid of pending Windows updates?

Clear pending updates on Windows 10

Open File Explorer on Windows 10. Select all the folders and files (Ctrl + A or click the “Select all” option in the “Home” tab) inside the “Download” folder. Click the Delete button from the “Home” tab.

Where does Windows 10 store updates waiting to be installed?

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.

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