Can i delete windows software distribution download files
1 Sep 2015 I never got any trouble by removing the folder. In Windows 7+ or on 2008+ that will remove the update history when you check the windows 16 Mar 2015 First of, never *ever* delete the SoftwareDistribution folder. There's never a good reason to manipulate or delete files and/or folders in there, If you only want to remove cached updates, do not delete it, and utilize one of Open elevated Explorer, navigate to %WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution\Download.