Microsoft updates folder

[gjmveloso]

CCleaner 1.39.502 dont clean hotfixes uninstallers.

 

The folders named with $ in the begin still in the WINDOWS folder.

 

C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$

[Andavari]

CCleaner is coded to ignore the $hf_mig$ folder. A forum search will reveal the reason why it isn't cleaned anymore.

 

Edit: Then again a forum search won't work, it doesn't find those old threads.

 

Edit 2: Just learned something the dollar signs goof up the search function, try this search of hf_mig and you'll understand after reading a few threads why that folder should be left alone.

[hazelnut]

Edit 2: Just learned something the dollar signs goof up the search function

 

You are right. it only found this thread!

[gjmveloso]

Another improvement suggestion:

 

CCleaner will be able to restart Windows Update. Recreating a new \WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution" folder and WindowsUpdate text file (logfile).

 

This procedure can correct svchost.exe escalation bug when svchost request 100% of CPU usage.

[Andavari]

CCleaner will be able to restart Windows Update. Recreating a new \WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution" folder and WindowsUpdate text file (logfile).

If you want to flush SoftwareDistribution all you need is Dial-a-fix, the link is available in my signature listed below.