Can directory C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache

Emptying directories (in Windows, they are called folders) on live operating system is always tricky.
If done improperly, it can easily damage data, program installations or even operating system.

The rule of thumb is to clear only directories, where you are 100% sure that they do not contain any important data or files.

How can I find out that it is safe to delete C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache on your harddisk, and double-check if there are no data files.
If in doubts, open some files and check their content.

Also, check directory details here, and see if it may contain some exe files. If yes, it is better not to delete the directory.

Most popular questions:

Can I delete C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache?
What is in the C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap/Update Cache
Parent: C:/Program Files/Microsoft SQL Server/150/Setup Bootstrap
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
Is temporary:

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