Files wont delete from software distribution download folder

 · I am unable to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder in the C drive (windows directory), I want it to be deleted for the purpose of reporting to wsus, The system is running Windows 7. Thank you. I usually just remove the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder. They will repopulate once you start the windows update service again.  · When I try and rename it (after manually stopping all 3 services above), I get the typical "The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program". I just rebooted back to back and after the 2nd reboot the script renamed the folder.  · If you are not able to delete all files because some files are in use, you just need to restart your device. Upon rebooting, you need to again run the above commands again and follow the steps. Now, again try to delete all the content of the SoftwareDistribution folder.

Open File Explorer and browse to Software Distribution folder and delete all the files and folders inside: Simply press Ctrl+A to Select All and then click on Delete. If some files are unable to delete, restart your computer, and once rebooted follow the instructions again. Last of all, after emptying out the folder, restart the computer or. WSUS log files. Downloaded updates, but after the updates get installed, most updates are deleted automatically. Form some MS KB, we found rename the SoftwareDistribution folder is a method to fix installation issue. So you can remove this folder, but following issues occur when you use this method. Here're the steps: Step 1: Download and launch Unlocker. Then select target file or folder in the "Browse for Files or Folders" window. Click "OK". Step 2: Select "Delete" from the drop-down menu and click "OK".

I am unable to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder in the C drive (windows directory), I want it to be deleted for the purpose of reporting to wsus, The system is running Windows 7. Thank you. I usually just remove the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder. They will repopulate once you start the windows update service again. If the WUAgent is working, then deleting the Software Distribution folder is NOT the appropriate remediation. If the Software Distribution folder is large (because the Download folder is large), then the correct remediation is to delete the old files in the Download folder. If you are not able to delete all files because some files are in use, you just need to restart your device. Upon rebooting, you need to again run the above commands again and follow the steps. Now, again try to delete all the content of the SoftwareDistribution folder.