3 and 4 one more time, and then try to rename the folder. Quick Tip: If the command isn't letting you rename the folder, try steps No. Rename %windir%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
Type the following command to rename the folder and press Enter: To rename the SoftwareDistribution folder, do the following: If you don't want to delete the content inside of the folder, you can alternatively, rename the folder to troubleshoot Windows Update problems.
How to rename the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder Once you completed the steps, Windows 10 will reconfigure the folder and re-download all the necessary components. Type the following command to start the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and press Enter: On Command Prompt, type the following command to start the Windows Update Service and press Enter: Quick Tip: In the case, you're having trouble deleting all the files, simply restart your computer, and try again. Select all its content and click the Delete button to clear the content. Open File Explorer and browse the following path: