

Right-click the batch file and select “Run as Administrator.” Restart Windows after the script completes OFF echo This script is intended to stop Windows Update being COMPLETELY and UTTERLY rubbish echo. To run the batch file, copy the following script into notepad and save it to the Windows Desktop as “UpdateFix.bat”to make it easy to find and to delete it when done.

Rename the “All UsersApplication DataMicrosoftNetworkDownloader” folder to “All UsersApplication DataMicrosoftNetworkDownloader.old”.Renames the temporary Windows Update files folder “WindowsSoftwareDistribution” to “WindowsSoftwareDistribution.old”.Renames the “system 32catroot” folder to “system32catroot.old”.Stops the Windows Update Service (wuauserv), Cryptographic services (CryptServ), and Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).


Next, stop “ Windows Update Service” and “Background Intelligent Transfer Service.” There are two commands you’ll need to type into the command prompt, one at a time.Open the “Start menu,” then type “cmd” into the “ Search box,” and then select “Command Prompt” and choose “Run as Administrator.”.You’ll only delete temporary Windows Update files, but it is recommended that you set up a System Restore point before going any further. It shouldn’t cause any damage to your PC. If the troubleshooter does not resolve the update problem, it’s time to interact with your computer’s system settings. #2: Delete Files in Software Distribution
