The latest Windows 11 update leaves behind an 8.6 GB file that cannot be deleted

Not long ago, Microsoft began rolling out a stable version of Windows 10 24H2. Now it has become known that after unpacking this package, an update cache file of 8.63 GB in size remains on the system, which cannot be deleted using standard means. Apparently, the problem affects most of the users who have already installed Windows 11 24H2.

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Numerous messages have appeared on the Internet from users who have discovered an update cache file on their computers that cannot be deleted, including after deleting the “Windows.old” folder. Since there are many reports of this issue, it is believed that this issue affects all devices that have been updated with the mentioned update.

As you might expect, the stream of user complaints attracted the attention of Microsoft. The company assessed the scope of the problem and announced that a corresponding fix will be part of the next update to the operating system. Microsoft clarified that the cache file was created by a “checkpoint update”, i.e. one of the packages that the software giant distributes monthly to fix minor problems and improve the stability of the OS.

Typically, cache files are temporary and are eventually removed from the device during the Windows cleanup process. However, for some reason this time the update process was different. Typically, Microsoft quickly resolves problems that arise after installing updates. This means that, most likely, the corresponding patch will be released in the near future.