Purging Log and Image Files

When you reject an update, it is removed from the Pending Updates tab of the Device Update Service Management Console. It continues, however, to exist on the file system until you purge it. You can use the Purge command of the Device Update Service Management Console to purge both image files and log files. Purging image files deletes all rejected update files as well as all update files that are no longer in use. Purging log files deletes all Device Update Service log files.

Warning

Purging files permanently removes them from the file system. They will not be recoverable.

Warning

You should never manually change files or folders in the DeviceUpdates folder, including deleting them. This could cause Device Update Service to malfunction.

To purge update logs and image files

1. In the Device Update Service Management Console, click the Tools menu and then click Purge.

2. Click Logs, Updates, or All, depending on whether you want to purge just logs, just update image files, or all (both logs and image files).

See Also

Tasks

Changing Device Update Service Log Settings

Concepts

Using Device Update Service Management Console
Rejecting Device Updates
Log File Types and Locations