Delete Software Updates Backup files
If you want to get rid of the old backup files left behind when Microsoft installs updates in Windows 7, run the following command.
Be aware that once you have done this you will no longer be able to uninstall any updates, however as the vast majority of people will never need to do this it's not a deal breaker for most people.
Run a Command prompt as an Administrator, then type:
cd \
cd %windir%
cd SoftwareDistribution
DEL /F /S /Q Download
On many machines the files can add up and be up to a GB, quite a saving if you are low on space with a small SSD.
Be aware that once you have done this you will no longer be able to uninstall any updates, however as the vast majority of people will never need to do this it's not a deal breaker for most people.
Run a Command prompt as an Administrator, then type:
cd \
cd %windir%
cd SoftwareDistribution
DEL /F /S /Q Download
On many machines the files can add up and be up to a GB, quite a saving if you are low on space with a small SSD.
