Can the updates in my update history be deleted without effecting my windows XP

Hi Mike Coll,

There is no harm in deleting Update History:

Follow the below mentioned steps to clear Windows Update history:

a. Click on the "Start" menu on the main screen of Microsoft Windows. Select "All Programs" to access all programs and options available on the system.

b. Select "**Run"**from the Windows menu. A box pops up that gives you the option of opening and running a specific folder.

c. Type the following **"%windir%\SoftwareDistribution"**into the "Run" menu. You are then brought to the Software Distribution section found on your computer.

d. Open the "**DataStore"**folder. This folder contains all files related to Windows Updates run in the past. To clear the history, you'll need to delete all the contents of this folder.

e. Restart your computer and you'll have a clear Windows Update history.

Hope this helps!

Hi, Mike,

Have you followed the steps suggested by ‘Anannya Podder’ in your previous post?

Can the updates in my update history be deleted without effecting my windows XP

However, make sure that you do not uninstall the installed updates as it is needed to keep your PC safe and run smoothly.

For more information, refer to this link: Windows Update

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ope the information helps.

Original Title: purge old window updates.

I have 590 old window updates in my update history. How can I delete them ? I have Windows XP and I E 8.

​Hi,

1. Do you want to delete update history?
2. What exactly are you referring to when you say "583 update history be "?

 

Reply with more information so that we can assist you better.

When in the Microsoft Update down request page, on the left hand side in an option to review your "UPDATE HISTORY". When you click on it, all the updates which have been downloaded are listed.  These are that which is what I would like to delete,provided that there in no others changes to my computer. 

Mike Coll

​Hi,

1. Do you want to delete update history?
2. What exactly are you referring to when you say "583 update history be "?

Reply with more information so that we can assist you better.