Windows Softwaredistribution Datastore Edb

Windows Softwaredistribution Datastore Edb

C Windows Softwaredistribution Datastore Datastore Edb

What is DataStore.edb?: The DataStore.edb file is some kind of log file, it keeps the history of Windows updates and it is located under SoftwareDistribution folder (C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDataStoreDataStore.edb).Its size will grow for every Windows Update check. Is it safe to delete?: Yes, it is safe to delete, but the next time when Windows checks for. DataStore.edb is a legitimate Windows log file that keeps track of all Windows Updates applied to the system. DataStore.edb log will grow in size or every Windows Update check. The file is located under the SoftwareDistribution folder (C: Windows SoftwareDistribution DataStore DataStore.edb) While.

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Windows hasn't been able to get an update since the 9th for me. It just shows progress bar for ages and then fails with an error (0x800705b4) which seems like a generic code which is why I get endless results about Windows Defender on Google. Defender runs without error.

I have tried running the troubleshooter.

Memory.dmp

This post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3h59qg/windows_update_stuck_on_checking_for_updates/

Delete Datastore.edb

Says to delete C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDataStoreDataStore.edb but I can't delete it because it's constantly in use.

edit: Deleting DataStore.edb fixed the issue. I deleted by booting into safemode.

Windows Software Distribution Folder Datastore.edb

Any help appreciated :)

Softwaredistribution Datastore

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