Microsoft Releases Windows Update Cleanup for Windows 7 SP1

Microsoft has released Windows Update Cleanup for computers running Windows 7 SP1. This hotfix enables you to delete outdated Windows updates by using a new option in the Disk Cleanup wizard in Windows 7 SP1

The Windows Update Cleanup update adds a new plugin to the Disk Cleanup wizard. After you install this update, you can use the Windows Update Cleanup option to delete Windows updates that you no longer need.

Download Windows Update Cleanup for Windows 7 SP1 (Validation Required)
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center. Download the files appropriate for you.

• Windows Update Cleanup for Windows 7 (32-bit)
• Windows Update Cleanup for Windows 7 (64-bit)

After you install this update, follow these steps to clean up Windows update files

1. Start the Disk Cleanup wizard. To do this, use one of the following methods:

• Method 1: Click Start, type cleanmgr in the Start Search box, and then click OK.
• Method 2: Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.

2. Select the Windows 7 system drive, and then click OK. This operation might take several seconds because the Disk Cleanup wizard searches for files on the drive that can be cleaned up.

3. If the Windows Update Cleanup option is not displayed on the Disk Cleanup tab, click Clean up system files. If the Windows Update Cleanup option is displayed on the Disk Cleanup tab, go to step 5.

4. Select the Windows 7 system drive, and then click OK.

5. On the Disk Cleanup tab, click OK (By default, the Windows Update Cleanup option is already selected).

6. When a dialog box appears, click Delete Files.

Please Note:

• The Windows Update Cleanup option is available only when the Disk Cleanup wizard detects Windows updates that you do not need on the computer.
• The Windows Update Cleanup option is available only when you log on by using administrator permissions.
• To enable you to roll back to previous updates, updates are stored in the WinSxS store even after they are superseded by later updates. Therefore, after you run the Disk Cleanup wizard, you may be unable to roll back to a superseded update. If you want to roll back to a superseded update that the Disk Cleanup wizard deletes, you can manually install the update.

System Requirements
Supported Operating System:

• Windows 7 Service Pack 1  (32-bit/64-bit)

Source:
Microsoft Support - KB2852386