# Windows 11's 2024 Update Leaves 9GB of Undeletable Cache Files! 🖥️🚫

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/windows-11s-2024-update-leaves-9gb-of-undeletable-cache-files/293236>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** technology, pc-optimization\
**Created:** [October 10, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/windows-11s-2024-update-leaves-9gb-of-undeletable-cache-files/293236 "2024-10-10T21:13:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 10, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/windows-11s-2024-update-leaves-9gb-of-undeletable-cache-files/293236/1 "2024-10-10T21:13:43Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Significant Cache Issue**  
The **Windows 11 24H2 update** has been reported to leave behind over **8GB** of undeletable cache files after installation.

2. **Associated Problems**  
This update has also caused various issues, including disappearing mouse cursors and blue screens related to Intel drivers.

3. **Ineffective Deletion Attempts**  
Users attempting to delete the cache through the **Control Panel** have been unsuccessful, as the files remain even after initiating the deletion process.

4. **Failed Workarounds**  
Multiple methods to clear the Windows update cache have not worked, with the only solution being a complete **clean installation** of Windows.

5. **Ongoing Concerns**  
These issues contribute to growing concerns about software bloat and the user experience with Windows updates.

**Read more at:** [PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2485897/windows-11s-big-2024-update-leaves-behind-9gb-of-undeletable-files.html)