Go to the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete all files inside the folder.
How to free up the storage space under updates?
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Anonymous
Trying to free up space. As you can see under the temporary files there is lots of gigabytes but I don't know how to get rid of them. I have Windows 10 installed and it's up to date. Waiting for the other temporary files to load and deleting them does not get rid of it. Clicking update settings shows no updates or any other sort of resolution. How to get rid of 15.6 gigabytes?
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Rodrigo Queiroz 78,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor2023-07-25T00:15:21+00:00 If it is not showing it was already freed up, the value showing wasn't updated.
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Anonymous
2023-07-24T20:50:30+00:00 Run each disk clean up and storage sense:
Enable or Disable Storage Sense in Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
Open and Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
To free additional space see these links:
Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
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Anonymous
2023-07-24T20:46:16+00:00 That's not an option. The available options are
-Microsoft Defender Antivirus
-Downloaded Program Files
-Temporary Internet Files
-DirectX Shader Cache
-Delivery Optimization Files
-Device Driver Packages
-Language Resource Files
-Recycle Bin
-Temporary Files
-Thumbnails
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Rodrigo Queiroz 78,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-07-24T20:38:10+00:00 Hi Adam,
I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.
Open the Start Menu, type Disk Cleanup and select "Run as administrator" > Select the C: drive > On the list, check the box for Windows Update files > OK to start the cleanup process.