What is the Software Distribution folder? The SoftwareDistribution folder usually located in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution is used by Windows Update to preload downloaded updates and hotfixes before installing them.

What is the Software Distribution folder?

The Software Distribution folder is a folder that is used to store temporary files, which the files are usually from Windows Updates. It's useful to delete the contents of the folder when Windows Updates is not working properly.

Is it safe to delete Software Distribution folder?

It is generally speaking safe to delete the contents of the Software Distribution folder, once all files required by it have been used for installing Windows Update. ... However, this data store also contains your Windows Update History files. If you delete them you will lose your Update history.