windows 7 is safe to delete this folder?

hi

i run windows 7 , with all the update/hotfixes

in xp , i used Removes Hotfix and ccleaner , to delete the backups after an update

outside the system restore , is safe delete this folder?


c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\->

i guess it should contain all the update downloaded and backups after the updates

thanks

 

After successful update and restart, it is safe to delete 'C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads'. I always do this since last year (on both Windows XP and 7) and never have any problem with Windows update.

 

but in the control panel i have still the list of the updates

 

I think windows/winsxs is where your windows patches installs. It is said not safe to delete the contents in the folder though.

 

Control Panel/Windows Update shows list of installed updates. Deleting contents of 'C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads' means you have deleted downloaded updates (off course after installation and reboot).