Where does windows update store files it downloads?

[Greg R]

Where does windows update store files it downloads?

For example, if you select Download updates for me, but let me choose
when to install them. Where are they stored?

Thank you in advance.


Greg R

 

[Guest]

It stores the windows update files in C:\WUTemp\. I beleive its hidden and
viewing these files will require 'Show hidden files and folders' to be
enabled.

Tools -> Options -> View -> ... in explorer, or see folder options.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

The WUTemp is a temporary folder as the name implies. In case you want to download the update locally, you may use the Windows Update catalog: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283147

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
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Windows 2000 Group Policy Registry Table:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/gp/gpref.asp

Where does windows update store files it downloads?

For example, if you select Download updates for me, but let me choose
when to install them. Where are they stored?

Thank you in advance.


Greg R