Search for Command Prompt, right-click the result, and select Run as administrator.To delete the content inside the SoftwareDistribution folder, do the following: How to clear the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder How to rename the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.How to clear the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.As an alternative option, we'll also show you the steps to rename the folder, in case you only want to test if the folder's content is the one causing problems. In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to delete the content inside the SoftwareDistribution folder.