Is it ok and how do I remove Windows Update installation files?

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Whenever Windows updates, it sometimes/most times downloads installation files, and then uses those files to install the update onto the OS (correct me if I'm wrong on this assumption). What I want to know is if those files aren't crucial to the operation of the OS and can be deleted. If so, then where can I locate those files and delete them?

James Mertz

Posted 2010-09-03T16:35:46.860

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Look at this page for some info on system cleaning on updates. It doesn't talk about all updates but it could help you out.

– David Remy – 2010-09-03T16:44:38.323

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It's safe to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder which keeps the stuff you describe.

Read this Microsoft KB article which describes how...

Tamara Wijsman

Posted 2010-09-03T16:35:46.860

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there is no method 10 on that link – IsmailS – 2012-10-11T07:17:52.087

@iSid: Has been reviewed in late August, thanks. – Tamara Wijsman – 2012-10-11T12:46:04.293

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