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Clear Windows Update cache (updates mysteriously fail to install)
posted on September 8th 2015, at 09:44
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lunarg
If Windows Update mysteriously fails to install updates, it may become necessary to completely clear the Windows Update cache. This resets the state of updates, removes downloaded files and requires Windows Update to completely re-analyze your system to figure out what updates are required.
The procedure is non-invasive and can be performed on workstations and servers alike and without downtime.
Open an elevated command prompt.
Stop the Windows Update service: net stop wuauserv
Remove the SoftwareDistribution folder, containing the complete cache and downloads: From the command prompt: cd /d %windir%rd /s SoftwareDistribution
Or, remove the folder through Windows Explorer.
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