Where Windows Update Install Files Stored?

Playmaker

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I just reformatted with WinXP, ran Windows Update, downloaded an update I don't want to install, but cancelled it before installation finished, so it wasn't installed. Where can I find the install files from Windows Update to delete them?

Thanks.
 

boomerang

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The files are hidden.

Go to Folder Options and under the View tab uncheck Show Hidden Files and Folders.

Navigate to C:\Windows. You'll see them there in green or blue. This is from memory, I don't remember the color.

Whether an incomplete download will appear there or not, I do not know. It may never have made it out of a temp file or folder. Regardless, you'll see them all there. I usually delete them, not necessarily to gain disk space, but because it makes any scans considerably quicker. AV, Spyware, etc.

Edit: For spelling, as usual! :|