You Asked: Where Is the Windows Update Cache Folder?
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The Update Cache is a special folder that stores update installation files. It is located at the root of your system drive, in C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload. Removing these update files from your cache can free up valuable hard drive space.

How do I clear the Windows Update cache?

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 is the cache folder in Windows 10?

The temporary files cache is found in the Disk Cleanup program which is located within Windows using the File Explorer options menu. As many of us already know from Windows Update, Windows 10 uses temporary files to help the operating system function.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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