Windows 10: Can you delete C:\Windows\WinSxS\Temp\PendingDeletes?

I was looking through Treesize for some large folders that I didn't need, and stumbled across this one.Can you delete it? If so, can I delete it through Treesize or do I need to use another method?

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Can files in $$DeleteMe.***** in C:\winsxs\Temp\PendingDelete folder if older that 2013 where present if 2018 could cause updates to not get installed and keep revering during reboot.

Can files in $$DeleteMe.***** in C:\winsxs\Temp\PendingDelete folder if older that 2013 where present if 2018 could cause updates to not get installed and keep revering during reboot.

 

Cannot run sfc /scannow to completion despite being in safe mode and the PendingDeletes and PendingRenames folders exist under %WinDir%\WinSxS\Temp

Following this guide https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...er-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system I start Command Prompt as administrator.





I run this successfully

However on running

It fails at 68% complaining about

The original guide suggests trying in safe mode, which I have to no avail. 
I note that the PendingDeletes and PendingRenames folders exist
under %WinDir%\WinSxS\Temp do exist as the guide further suggests. 
The folders have many files in them.

I am on Windows 10.

I have also tried the steps in: https://www.infopackets.com/news/96...the_CBS.log_File_if_System_File_Checker_Fails my sfcdetails.txt file does not have any errors in it and after doing most of the steps I am have been recommended to try using a windows repair dvd, getting the files from a known good source or running a repair install (if I manage to try this and it also doesn't work I'll update this post)

 

WindowsSxS Temp Files

Try Option Two or Option Three, here... Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 10

I run Option Three about once every 6-12 months. I run Option Two after every Windows Update.

My: WinSxS/temp/pendingdelete is empty.