Windows updates failed, Want to delete all failed update files in history location

Anonymous
2010-12-18T04:10:17+00:00

Windows update section states I have 1 updates and one optional. Files download and computer restarts, but files fail to log.

Also, how can I delete all the failed window files fromhistory. Taking up lots of room.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2010-12-23T10:29:02+00:00

Hi Ronk109,

If the updates got installed successfully the next time, then you can directly jump to method 2 which include steps to erase Windows Update history. After following the steps, the update history will be completely wiped out. By erasing the update history, you’ll just lose the update record entry and not exactly the updates. You can still find the history of the installed updates under the option Installed updates in Windows Update window.

Hope this information is helpful and let me know if you need any further assistance.

Mouneshwar R – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-23T08:15:30+00:00

    thank you for an answer. i am a novice and will refer this to more knowledgeable friend.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-23T08:11:44+00:00

    may or not try it. sounds risky for. just trying to create some space. rid what is unnecessary

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-10-22T14:43:48+00:00

    The issue in this case cannot be found in the Programs and Features in the control panel. We need to delete an Windows 10 build which will not install or has become corrupt. Deleting the files will allow you to go back to the Update Window and again download and install the update. 

    I followed a post about deleting update history being Insider as many things can fail or not work exactly … a solution sends you to Regedit utility but :

    • MS is working on Windows 10 with an ambitious program changing fundamentals of the OS,
    • Regedit isn't inoffensive as a clumsy mistake brings everything to the ground,
    • Update history is interesting as a failure has a reason, sometimes stupid if you shutdown the computer with a background task working, sometimes sophisticated indicating bad parameters … 

    The post was about Aviva antivirus software installed, removed but still there, I must reply with 'reply with quote' checkbox.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-10-22T14:35:13+00:00

    ellipsis

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