Software Distribution folder question

I had a problem downloading updates at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. I got
advice to rename WuRedir to Wuredir.Old. This is a subdirectory fo C:\Windows\

The path is C:\Windows\SofwareDistribution\Wuredir

Now I have two Wuredir directories. Is it safe to delete the old directory
without damaging Windows?

Yes.
Generally the directory could have simply been deleted to begin with.
But on the very slight chance a folder may be needed, it is customary
to rename instead of delete so it can be easily restored if necessary.

This is a normal practice for many issues, not just Windows Update
issues.

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"camtower" <> wrote in message
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>I had a problem downloading updates at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. I
>got
> advice to rename WuRedir to Wuredir.Old. This is a subdirectory fo
> C:\Windows\
>
> The path is C:\Windows\SofwareDistribution\Wuredir
>
> Now I have two Wuredir directories. Is it safe to delete the old
> directory
> without damaging Windows?