Vista - How do I delete/rename the software distribution folder?

I use Windows Vista Home and trying to save disk space. I checked the disk usage and a huge amount is used by the windows/distribution/download software which, in my view, is the temporary file for updates to windows that have already been installed. How can I delete this file and make sure the computer will still run but not try and redownload/install these updates again.

Thank you

Open IE (32 bit) to this KB article & run the difficulty in DEFAULT and AGGRESSIVE mode, then restart: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

See also http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=33209

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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