Delete update cache

mjguils25 · ‎February 06, 2020

Is it safe to delete QBUpdateCache files after installing an update?

Ex: Files stored in C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 18.0\Components\QBUpdateCache\

MJoy_D · ‎February 06, 2020

Yes, you can safely delete those update cache, @mjguils25.

Those are just temporary files when downloading the updates. A temporary folder used as a holding area for QuickBooks file components when installing an update.

Here's more information about keeping your software up-to-date: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

If you have other questions, I'm happy to answer it for you. Just post it here as a reply and I'll take a look at it. Have a good one.

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MJoy_D · ‎February 06, 2020

Yes, you can safely delete those update cache, @mjguils25.

Those are just temporary files when downloading the updates. A temporary folder used as a holding area for QuickBooks file components when installing an update.

Here's more information about keeping your software up-to-date: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

If you have other questions, I'm happy to answer it for you. Just post it here as a reply and I'll take a look at it. Have a good one.

TCRick · ‎November 30, 2021

Are there any other folders that are safe to delete in the Components folder?

For example, can I delete the SPatch folder after the update has been installed?

For that matter, can I delete the entire DownloadQBxx folder?

Thank you for your help.

Candice C · ‎November 30, 2021

Good morning, @TCRick.

Thanks for joining in on this thread. I can share some information on what folders you can delete.

We advise not to delete any folder that deals with the company file. However, if it's an old installer folder, then you can go ahead and remove it without any issues.

I recommend just reviewing the folder before deleting to ensure of the information etc.

I hope this helps you understand what folders you're able to delete from QuickBooks Desktop. Feel free to reach back out if you have any other concerns. Take care!

KCL703 · ‎July 14, 2022

The previous reply skirted the question about specific folders.

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