Clearing the cache Update
For each update downloaded, the Windows backup cache is installed in the
Windows \ SoftwareDistribution \ Download.
However this cache is futile once the update installed apart from consuming disk space.
Once the update downloaded and installed, it is possible to clear folder content manually.
You can also use batch file to clear the folder.
Go to
Start> All Programs> Accessories> Notepad
Copy this in:
CD \
CD% Windir%
CD SoftwareDistribution
DEL / F / S / Q Download
Go to the File
Menu > Save.
Change the file type "
All Files".
- Give the file a name that ends with .Bat
- Confirm and close.
- To run the file, you have to right click on and select Run as administrator