Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\

So I'm trying to update some Realtek hardware but it is not working. I am getting the error: install error - 0x80070103What happens if I delete the Software Distribution folder in the C drive? Will it mess up my computer?

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Storage - Temporary files = C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download ?

Opening post #1
2. Can I safely delete "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" folder?
In Paul Black’s post #11
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 folder is included.

I don’t think I would consider deleting "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" folder?” but from what I saw it's worth investigating.

In post #12, you mention
"Thanks Paul Black, but I know about what you listed, but was wondering about the SoftwareDistribution folder."
But please verify, have you gone through
Rename or delete Software Distribution folder in Windows 10

Also in post #1




Open it and clean it out. Compare results.

 

Storage - Temporary files = C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download ?

Have you opened the Temporary files 5.05 GB and selected what to remove?
It wouldn’t surprise me if there is a good amount of Windows Update Cleanup to be removed.
Wouldn’t that help you on disk space for your 128GB SSD?

 

How can I stop my PC from booting up Windows?

You can safely delete the contents in..

C:\Windows\Temp
C:\Users\<user name>\Local Settings\Temp or C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Temp
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download (safe to delete the whole folder) (files are needed if you ever want to uninstall a Windows update)

I'm sure others can add to the list.