Windows 10: Delete SoftwareDistribution folder

Discus and support Delete SoftwareDistribution folder in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; If I delete the SoftwareDistribution folder can I still uninstall updates?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by gdhSW, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. GDHSW
    gdhSW Win User

    Delete SoftwareDistribution folder


    If I delete the SoftwareDistribution folder can I still uninstall updates?

    :)
     
    gdhSW, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Delete SoftwareDistribution folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Delete SoftwareDistribution folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. SHIRON
    Shiron Win User

    Delete SoftwareDistribution folder

    SoftwareDistribution Folder


    Yes that's exactly what I mean. Is it safe to delete all the folders and files inside the
    C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads folder.
     
    Shiron, Mar 22, 2021
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