Change Default Drive for Windows Update

08-20-2008

Any way to redirect update storage to a drive with lots of space?

Marty

08-20-2008

Marty wrote:

> Any way to redirect update storage to a drive with lots of space?
>
> Marty

No. It stores them on the root drive but will unpack temp files to a
staging area on the drive with the most free space available.
If you need to reclaim disk space see:

I want to Save Space and delete unnecessary files after installing a
Windows Update patch or Service Pack
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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