When you delete the software distribution folder on Windows, this disrupts the normal functioning of Windows updates. This is because the software distribution folder contains important files and information required to function correctly with Windows updates. These include system files, drivers, and configuration settings for downloading and installing new updates. Because of this, keeping the software distribution folder intact is critical to ensure that your computer receives essential security patches and other software updates in a timely fashion. To avoid having problems with Windows updates due to missing or corrupted files, it is recommended that you regularly clean out your software distribution folder as part of your regular system maintenance tasks and also choose to enable the safe mode option.