Downloaded Windows Update files and software installers can waste many megabytes, and even gigabytes, of hard drive space. So, it’s worth deleting those download files every few months to free up HDD storage space.
How do I delete Windows download files?
1. Delete files with a file eraser
BitRaser File Eraser is a disk clean-up utility for Windows 10 that thoroughly erases files. You can quickly delete Windows download files with Bitraser’s Erase List feature. BitRaser supports 17 global data erasure algorithms. You can utilize it to fully erase general files, folders, partitions, software traces, system traces, and browser data beyond recovery. Other useful features of Bitraser
Enables users to schedule data erasure tasks Provides certified data erasure reports Wipes unused disk space Generates log reports
Note: Disable the Windows Update service before erasing Windows Update download files with BitRaser.
2. Manually delete Windows Update download files
3. Enable Storage Sense to automatically delete files in the user Downloads folder
So, that’s how you can erase Windows download files in the SoftwareDistribution and Users download folders. By doing so, you’ll free up HDD space for software and user files.
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