How to Delete the SoftwareDistribution Folder in Windows 10 & 11

I will recommend that you delete the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder. This folder temporarily stores files needed for Windows Update.

Here are steps you can take: 1) Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter from Windows Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

Restart your PC and check for updates. You may also want to listen to your PC and check the HDD activity light is working while it's applying ...

Deleting the software distribution folder has fixed the issues with corrupted updates. Stop the services and rename/remove the folder and try again.

Without closing the Command Prompt Window, navigate to the C:-Windows-SoftwareDistribution folder. Now delete Download and DataStore folder.

Run command prompt as administrator. In CMD, run 'net stop wuauserv', then run 'net stop bits'. Navigate to C:-Windows-SoftwareDistribution- ...

1.Stop the BITS and the Windows Update Services · 2.Delete or rename the SoftwareDistribution folder. NOTE: If deleting, it would be a good idea ...

Try closing all apps and run the windows update troubleshooter as administrator. I had to run it twice to get it to fix things. Hope this helps.

Here's how to protect yourself from unfortunate mistakes (it happens) and even a disk failure: Routinely use disk imaging and keep it up to date.

In this guide, we'll show you two ways to reset the SoftwareDistribution folder to fix Windows Update on your computer running Windows 10.