Solved Strange new folder

[CJW]

I went into my C:\Windows folder to check something & I realized I have this new folder named SoftwareDistribution that was created on 6/1/12.

This is a refurbished hard drive & was clean before I 1st installed 7 on it, which was 6/2/12. So how can I have a folder w/a creation date of 6/1/12?

I have scanned this folder & no viruses/PUP's were found. In it are various other folders (attached pic) also. Anyone able to give me some help w/this?

 

[MilesAhead]

I wouldn't worry about it. It's related to AutoUpdate. The only update I allow on my Windows7 machine is Silver Light. And I have a SoftwareDistribution folder. If you want you can go into Control Panel => Windows Update and turn auto updates off.

 

[CJW]

Just double-checked & mine has always been set to: Never check for updates (not recommended.) I check my updates manually.

 

[derekimo]

I'm not sure about the date you're worried about but the folder is for update history. We all have the software distribution folder.

 

[CJW]

Thanks for the replies, just wondering where this folder came from to begin with. I'll leave it alone. Thank you for the help.