Windows 10: Can't Delete Windows Update Clean-up

Discus and support Can't Delete Windows Update Clean-up in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I can't delete Windows Update Clean-up file via Disk Cleanup or Settings. Even though I have tried several following steps to make it work, didn't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dilshan C Perera, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Can't Delete Windows Update Clean-up


    Hi,I can't delete Windows Update Clean-up file via Disk Cleanup or Settings. Even though I have tried several following steps to make it work, didn't do any good either.Delete Contents of SoftwareDistribution FolderRun Windows Update TroubleshooterRun DISMDisk Cleanup in Clean Boot / Safe BootPlease help me out to sort this out as this thing is taking almost 5GB from my C drive. Also, you can refer following link which directs to my system information file if it is helpful.https://1drv.ms/u/s!At0awzb6KL67glBPbrl3uT2HkbYf?e=ehA2WrThanks & Regards,Dilshan Perera.

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    Dilshan C Perera, Mar 15, 2023
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Why don't the old versions of software get deleted when updating?

    Most of the Microsoft ones are looked at as updates.
    The Java ones... you have to delete the versions you don't want.

    There are ways to clean up the listing... manually or by some software.

    EDIT: Some is poorly written software that does not clean up after itself, too.
     
    95Viper, Mar 15, 2023
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  3. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Mar 15, 2023
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  4. Can't Delete Windows Update Clean-up

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 15, 2023
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