Delete Softwaredistribution Folder _verified_ Jun 2026

, provided you follow the correct procedure.

Or use File Explorer: navigate to C:\Windows , right-click SoftwareDistribution → .

You must stop the Windows Update services before attempting to delete this folder.

Open :

@echo off net stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptSvc net stop msiserver rmdir /s /q C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptSvc net start msiserver echo Done. pause

Go back to your Administrator command window.