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  1. ALVINLOO
    AlvinLoo Win User

    Is it safe to delete files in c:\programdata\package cache and c:\windows\softwaredistribution


    Hi,


    Need some technical help and advise, is it safe to delete files both in "c:\programdata\package cache and c:\windows\softwaredistribution"?


    Will it post any technical problem after deletion? Example Windows OS corrupted?

    :)
     
    AlvinLoo, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Is it safe to delete files in c:\programdata\package cache and c:\windows\softwaredistribution ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. LAZZER408
    Lazzer408 Win User
    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.
     
    Lazzer408, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. IBROKHIMBAKHTIYOROV
    IbrokhimBakhtiyorov Win User

    Is it safe to delete files in c:\programdata\package cache and c:\windows\softwaredistribution

    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, Mar 25, 2021
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