How to Delete Windows Update Files

Objective

This is a class note/tutorial on how to remove unused Windows update files from your computer.

Key Points

What Not To Do

• Going to Settings > Windows Update > Update History > Uninstall Updates does not delete the actual update files.
• Uninstalling updates from here only removes the update (i.e., downgrades the system), not the leftover files.
• Uninstalling updates can put your PC at risk, so avoid this unless you know the consequences.

How to Delete Update Files

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to System > Storage.
3. Click on Temporary Files.
4. Wait for Windows to scan the temporary files.
5. After the scan, a list will appear with various file types that can be deleted, such as:
   • Windows Update Cleanup files (only shown if available)
   • Windows Error Reports
   • Feedback Diagnostics
   • Thumbnails
   • Delivery Optimization Files
   • Antivirus temporary files
   • Other temporary files
6. Check the boxes for the files you want to delete.
7. Click Remove Files to free up storage.

Notes

• If you do not see Windows Update Cleanup as an option, it may be because you have already deleted them.
• Removing these files will not affect your system’s operation but will free up space.

Conclusion

• This process is safer than uninstalling system updates.
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