Where do updates download to?

I have auto update turned on, and it downloaded a couple updates I don't want
to install, but now I can't figure out how to delete them. What do I do?

Specifically, it downloaded SP2, but I don't want to install it. How do I
delete it? What files do I need to delete? I found this:

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download

Here in the newsgroup, but there are a LOT of files in there.


Dana

"Dana_Skywalker" wrote:

> I have auto update turned on, and it downloaded a couple updates I don't want
> to install, but now I can't figure out how to delete them. What do I do?

To stop the Automatic Updates service, clear the contents of the DataStore and
Download folders, (if appropriate EventCache) and restart the Automatic Updates
service

1. Stop the Automatic Updates Service.
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service. Select Properties.
Under Service status, click Stop.
Click OK

2. Now you’ll need to clean out the Download folder for WU5 by deleting the Contents
of the DataStore and Download folders.
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution.
Click OK.
Delete the contents of both the DataStore, (and perhaps the EventCache) and Download
folders.

You will lose your WUv5 History – not important


Have a look at:


http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...cleid=11&ln=en



Temporarily Disabling Delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2 through
Windows Update and Automatic Updates
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx
or
http://tinyurl.com/5al4x

Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

When you’re ready:
Start the Automatic Updates Service
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service. Select Properties.
Under Service status, click Start.
Click OK.

Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811113

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2


"Dana_Skywalker" <> wrote in message
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>I have auto update turned on, and it downloaded a couple updates I don't want
> to install, but now I can't figure out how to delete them. What do I do?

While I strongly encourage you to install SP2, as support for SP1 will
eventually cease, in the meantime the easiest way:

1) Click on the "New updates are ready to install" button.
2) Click the "Custom Install" button
3) Uncheck SP2
4) Click the button at the bottom labelled "Close"
5) When you see the little window that says "Don't show me this update
again", CHECK the box, then hit OK.

You will not have SP2 offered anymore, and it will automatically clear
itself from the hard disk in a few days.



"Dana_Skywalker" <> wrote in message
news:86269B51-0F53-4B3C-AF83-...
> Specifically, it downloaded SP2, but I don't want to install it. How do I
> delete it? What files do I need to delete? I found this:
>
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download
>
> Here in the newsgroup, but there are a LOT of files in there.
>
>
> Dana
>
> "Dana_Skywalker" wrote:
>
>> I have auto update turned on, and it downloaded a couple updates I don't
>> want
>> to install, but now I can't figure out how to delete them. What do I do?

Thanks. I'm planning to install it eventually, I just can't at this moment
because I literally don't have the room for it.

Dana

"John [MSFT]" wrote:

> While I strongly encourage you to install SP2, as support for SP1 will
> eventually cease, in the meantime the easiest way:
>
> 1) Click on the "New updates are ready to install" button.
> 2) Click the "Custom Install" button
> 3) Uncheck SP2
> 4) Click the button at the bottom labelled "Close"
> 5) When you see the little window that says "Don't show me this update
> again", CHECK the box, then hit OK.
>
> You will not have SP2 offered anymore, and it will automatically clear
> itself from the hard disk in a few days.
>
>
>
> "Dana_Skywalker" <> wrote in message
> news:86269B51-0F53-4B3C-AF83-...
> > Specifically, it downloaded SP2, but I don't want to install it. How do I
> > delete it? What files do I need to delete? I found this:
> >
> > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download
> >
> > Here in the newsgroup, but there are a LOT of files in there.
> >
> >
> > Dana
> >
> > "Dana_Skywalker" wrote:
> >
> >> I have auto update turned on, and it downloaded a couple updates I don't
> >> want
> >> to install, but now I can't figure out how to delete them. What do I do?
>
>
>