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Well, I tried to clean Windows Update (8.62 GB!) but... it still says 8,62 GB áfter cleaning and it won't reset to 0 kb with Disk cleaner. Also tried to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder (which worked!) but nope. Still 8.62 GB still to be cleaned.

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RingTailCoon 11 said:
Well, I tried to clean Windows Update (8.62 GB!) but... it still says 8,62 GB áfter cleaning and it won't reset to 0 kb with Disk cleaner. Also tried to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder (which worked!) but nope. Still 8.62 GB still to be cleaned.

What to DO?
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I downloaded the iso using the second option "Create Windows 11 Installation Media", selecting .iso and also selected the option that was best for 'this pc'.

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Did the repair using the .iso option.

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