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Mar 22, 2021 · How to rename or delete Software Distribution folder in Windows 10 Rename or delete Software Distribution folder in Windows 10 Is it safe to delete Software Distribution …
Windows Update fails after messing with SoftwareDistribution …
Mar 12, 2020 · Windows Update fails after messing with SoftwareDistribution folder Having a bit of trouble with updates for Windows 10 Home OEM. First try (today) 2020-03 Cumulative Update …
Safe to delete SoftwareDistribution folder (s)? And how?
Feb 15, 2019 · Safe to delete SoftwareDistribution folder (s)? And how? Hello. Ive had a lot of problems installing the 1803 and 1809 updates, when they try to update they always gets …
latest updated for w10 22h2 fails with error 0x80004005
Jul 16, 2025 · Delete software distribution folder: Tried deleting just the contents of the folder and renaming the whole folder to SoftwareDistribution.old. ==> Same (0x80004005) error
Windows\SoftwareDistribution: 25 apparently empty folders
Sep 15, 2021 · maybe because Microsoft themselves don't really know how to make DC clean up or clean out those folders from the Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder My Computers …
Unable to complete update, undoing changes... - Windows 10 …
Oct 7, 2021 · The same happens with Update KB5005565, but deleting the software distribution folder has no effect - Windows Update won't even register that it hasn't installed properly …
SoftwareDistribution Folder Solved - Windows 10 Forums
Aug 12, 2015 · Yes that's exactly what I mean. Is it safe to delete all the folders and files inside the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads folder. Yes, it is ! Do a Disk Cleanup also.
Corrupt Software Distribution Folder Caused Latest CU To Fail
Jun 15, 2018 · It has been a while since I cleaned out the Widow Software Distribution Folder in my Windows 10 1709 partition and I am blaming it for the the failure to install the latest CU for …
Windows Updates - Stuck on "Downloading updates 37%" for 2 …
Aug 20, 2015 · Now you will be able to delete the files from the mentioned Software Distribution folder." Handy - I needed to do this with respect to Data Store (Folder) and Reporting Events …
Windows Update doesn't find any updates (no error)
Aug 29, 2022 · I have done everything, sfc /scannow, Windows Update reset tools, deleting the Software Distribution folder, turning automatic updates back on, etc. Nothing has solved this.