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[Guest]

Hello,
How can I delete old xp windows update files as they are eating up my c drive.

 

[tigsounds]

1. Click: Start>Run or press window key + r

2. Type services.msc and Click OK , this will open services window.

3. Right click on Automatic Updates Service and select Stop.

4. After the service is stopped, press window key + r ( or Click: Start>Run )

5. Type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution and press enter.

6. Open the Download folder and delete all contents of the Download folder.

7. Close the window, press Window Key + r ( or Click: Start>Run )

8. Type services.msc and Click OK

9. Right click on Automatic Updates Service and select Start.

10. That’s it Done