Where Do Windows Update Files Get 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 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.

Where are Windows 10 updates located?

In Windows 10, Windows Update is found within Settings. To get there, select the Start menu, followed by the gear/settings icon to the left. In there, choose Update & Security and then Windows Update on the left. Check for new Windows 10 updates by choosing Check for updates.