
Right-click the batch file and select “Run as Administrator.” Restart Windows after the script completes OFF echo This script is intended to stop Windows Update being COMPLETELY and UTTERLY rubbish echo. To run the batch file, copy the following script into notepad and save it to the Windows Desktop as “UpdateFix.bat”to make it easy to find and to delete it when done. Rename the “All UsersApplication DataMicrosoftNetworkDownloader” folder to “All UsersApplication DataMicrosoftNetworkDownloader.old”.Renames the temporary Windows Update files folder “WindowsSoftwareDistribution” to “WindowsSoftwareDistribution.old”.Renames the “system 32catroot” folder to “system32catroot.old”.Stops the Windows Update Service (wuauserv), Cryptographic services (CryptServ), and Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).Changes the attributes of “system 32catroot” folder and the files within it.The batch file (shown below) does the following, in exact order:

The script’s success level is subject to Windows changes through previous updates and the current condition of your OS. The following fix is a convenient way to execute several commands in one swoop. Once the updates have been installed, Windows will schedule a restart time, although you can always restart immediately. Now, run “Windows Update,” and you’ll find that your PC needs to download several updates, which can take up to a few hours, depending on your system and connection. To do this, bring up the command prompt (admin) and type: net start wuauserv net start bitsĥ. Once the folder has been emptied, restart your computer or manually turn on the Windows Update services. Turn off the two Windows Update services and then try to delete the files again.Ĥ. Select all files, then press “Delete.” If you can’t delete the files because they’re in use, you’ll need to restart your PC. Next, you’ll need to delete the files in the “C:/WindowsSoftwareDistribution” folder.


If the troubleshooter does not resolve the update problem, it’s time to interact with your computer’s system settings. #2: Delete Files in Software Distribution
