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Whenever Windows updates, it sometimes/most times downloads installation files, and then uses those files to install the update onto the OS (correct me if I'm wrong on this assumption). What I want to know is if those files aren't crucial to the operation of the OS and can be deleted. If so, then where can I locate those files and delete them?

James Mertz
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  • Look at [this](http://blog.remyservices.net/2008/03/19/cleaning-your-system/) page for some info on system cleaning on updates. It doesn't talk about all updates but it could help you out. – David Remy Sep 03 '10 at 16:44

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It's safe to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder which keeps the stuff you describe.

Read this Microsoft KB article which describes how...

Tamara Wijsman
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