redxii
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It hasn't changed since at least Win 2000.. so 2000 to 7.
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It doesn't break anything. I've been clearing it for years after installing updates and had no problems with future updates, and the hotfix uninstaller is stored elsewhere.
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I'd like to see this added. It deletes the download cache for Windows Update. Should also work in XP.
[Windows Update Cache*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%WinDir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Default=False
FileKey1=%WinDir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download|*.*|RECURSE
You might hear, or heard, a lot of false information but that folder is completely safe to empty. It doesn't clear itself after installing updates.
Winapp2.ini additions
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I've disabled those components and reenabled without issue. You're supposed to EMPTY the folder, not DELETE it.
Where is it said by MS that actual problems had arises as a result of emptying it