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| -# Clear-WindowsUpdateCache |
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| -Script to Clear the Windows Update Cache to free up diskspace |
| 1 | +## Contents |
| 2 | + - [Description](#description) |
| 3 | + - [Usage](#usage) |
| 4 | + - [FAQ](#faq) |
| 5 | + - [Tested on following Windows Versions](#tested-on-following-windows-versions) |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Description |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +This is a PowerShell script to the Clear the Windows Update Cache. The Windows Update Cache is a special folder that stores the update installation files. It is located at the root of your system drive in *C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download*. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## Usage |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +You can run the script directly from Windows Powershell, there are no extra command line options or parameters needed. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## FAQ |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +**Q:** Can I run the script safely? |
| 18 | +**A:** Definitely not. You have to understand what the functions do and what will be the implications for you if you run them. **If you're not sure what the script does, do not attempt to run it!** |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +**Q:** What Windows Versions are compatible with this script? |
| 21 | +**A:** See [Tested on following Windows Versions](#tested-on-following-windows-versions). |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +**Q:** Are elevated rights needed to run this script? |
| 24 | +**A:** Yes, you'll need administrator rights to delete files and folders under systemdirectories. |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +**Q:** Did you test the script? |
| 27 | +**A:** See [Tested on following Windows Versions](#tested-on-following-windows-versions). |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +**Q:** I really like the script. Can I send a donation? |
| 30 | +**A:** Feel free to send donations via [PayPal](https://paypal.me/VirtualOx). Any amount is appreciated, but keep in mind that donations are completely voluntary and I'm not obliged to make any script adjustments in your favor regardless of the donated amount. |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +## Tested on following Windows Versions |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +Verified on the following platforms: |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +|Windows Version |Yes/No?| |
| 37 | +|:-----------------------|:-----:| |
| 38 | +| Windows Server 2019 | No | |
| 39 | +| Windows Server 2016 | Yes | |
| 40 | +| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Yes | |
| 41 | +| Windows Server 2012 | Yes | |
| 42 | +| Windows Server 2008 R2 | Yes | |
| 43 | +| Windows Server 2008 | Yes | |
| 44 | +| Windows Server 2003 | No | |
| 45 | +| Windows 10 | Yes | |
| 46 | +| Windows 8 | No | |
| 47 | +| Windows 7 | Yes | |
| 48 | +| Windows Vista | No | |
| 49 | +| Windows XP | No | |
| 50 | +| Windows 2000 | No | |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +It is likely to work on other platforms as well. If you try it and find that it works on another platform, please let me know. |
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