Advertise features of a program on installation and allow users the option to install only specific features on demand. Patchcache in windows 10 and other windows version stores some patch files for the programs you have installed. Some of the msi and msp files in the windows installer folder are orphaned and no longer needed which you can safely delete but the problem is identifying. Microsoft windows installer cleanup utility windows 10 for. It is only every used if you needed to re install a specific patch, which if you have a wsus server, will have its own cache for clients anyhow. Can i safely delete these files in the windows installer cache. Patchcleaner safely clean your windows installer directory. Wise disk cleaner finds 1gb of office 2010 related files in the. When you install a program in windows, the programs. How to reclaim space after upgrading to windows 10 april.
I would move those files to a nas instead of deleting just to play it safe and delete them after a. Once youve completed the steps, the previous installation will be. Freeing disk space on windows server 2008 r2 posted in windows server. When you install a patch using windows installer, the. I think it should be safe to remove the files, provided youre able to download them again in future if theyre needed or if you have access to your original install. How to delete windows installer patch files windows report. The patch cache and freeing space visual studio setup. The installer patch files on windows 10 are located under c. Do not, under any circumstances, delete anything out. How to delete windows installer patch files small business.
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