Windows 10: What is C:\ProgramData\Package Cache? Can it be deleted?

Discus and support What is C:\ProgramData\Package Cache? Can it be deleted? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I need to free up some space on my hard drive, and I see that this folder is taking up 8GB. Every discussion that I've found says that it is related to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mc510, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. mc510 Win User

    What is C:\ProgramData\Package Cache? Can it be deleted?


    I need to free up some space on my hard drive, and I see that this folder is taking up 8GB. Every discussion that I've found says that it is related to Visual Studio, but I've never installed VS, so it can't be that. What is it? If contents are deleted and are later needed e.g., to repair or reinstall some software component, will they be automatically downloaded?

    :)
     
    mc510, Jan 18, 2022
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  2. Can't delete folder in c:\ProgramData\

    While working in the elevated Console Environment, try these commands:

    md C:\Junk

    move C:\ProgramData\Battle.net C:\Junk

    Now reboot, then delete the junk folder.
     
    Frederik Long, Jan 18, 2022
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  3. Deleting ProgramData files on C drive

    Hello

    I am wondering if I can delete ProgramData files on C drive so I can free up space and help my pc run faster. I went online and saw related articles but they didn't recommend to delete them. But in ProgramData folder, there are many subfolders of Softwares
    that I had uninstalled before. So, can I delete subfolders of deleted softwares at least?
     
    IbrokhimBakhtiyorov, Jan 18, 2022
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  4. Jan Del Win User

    What is C:\ProgramData\Package Cache? Can it be deleted?

    Windows Store Broken - Windows Store cache may be damaged

    Hi,

    Since you already run wsreset.exe, We suggest clearing/deleting the local cache by following these steps:

    • Run Command.
    • Click Users.
    • Select the username that you're using to login on the computer.
    • Click AppData.
    • Select Local.
    • Click on Packages.
    • Select on Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
    • Click on LocalCache.
    • Delete all files and folders.
    • After you have deleted cache try to open Windows App Store again.

    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Jan 18, 2022
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