Downloaded uninstalled updates


  1. gini
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    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
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    Downloaded uninstalled updates


    Where does Windows 7 store the downloaded but not installed updates? I inadvertently downloaded an update which was for the latest Microsoft Security Essentials. I hadn't previously installed any of this suite, and I don't need any of the programs at this time. If I can locate the update file, can I just delete it without consequences? I may want to install parts of it sometime in the future.
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  3. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Bring up updates
    In left panel view hidden updates. Those are the ones that are downloaded but not installed.
    If you want to install, just unhide
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  4. Bill2
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    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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    The folder C:\windows\software distribution\download acts as a temporary placeholder for downloaded updates. Just navigate to that folder and go through its contents, delete what you want.
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