How to Clear Windows Update History
Microsoft Windows stores all successful and failed update attempts. These files take up space on your hard drive. With a few simple steps, you can completely clear the Windows Update history and get rid of all those unnecessary files stored on your system.
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Instructions
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Click on the "Start" menu on the main screen of Microsoft Windows. Select "All Programs" to access all programs and options available on the system.
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Select "Run" from the Windows menu. A box pops up that gives you the option of opening and running a specific folder.
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Type the following "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\" into the "Run" menu. You are then brought to the Software Distribution section found on your computer.
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Open the "DataStore" folder. This folder contains all files related to Windows Updates run in the past. To clear the history, you'll need to delete all the contents of this folder.
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Restart your computer and you'll have a clear Windows Update history. You can repeat this process every few months to keep the history cleared out.
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Tips & Warnings
If you encounter any problems while clearing the Windows Update history, contact Microsoft for assistance. You'll find a useful "Help" section on their tech pages which can assist you in troubleshooting any problems.
Clearing Windows Update history is not the same as clearing your computer's browsing history. To do that, you'll need to go to the "Internet Options" menu and select the option to clear all Internet data stored.
