rmdir /s /q C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution Or use File Explorer: navigate to C:\Windows , right-click SoftwareDistribution → . 3. Restart the Services net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptSvc net start msiserver 4. Check Windows Update Open Settings → Windows Update → click Check for updates . Windows will recreate the folder and re-download necessary updates. 🛠️ Alternative Methods Using PowerShell (Admin) Stop-Service -Name wuauserv, bits, cryptSvc, msiserver Remove-Item -Path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution -Recurse -Force Start-Service -Name wuauserv, bits, cryptSvc, msiserver Using a Batch File Create a .bat file with:
net stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptSvc net stop msiserver Still in the admin Command Prompt: delete softwaredistribution folder