Microsoft’s recent major update for Windows 11 has caused frustration for many users due to various new issues, overshadowing the positive changes and features it was meant to bring.
These issues include frequent blue screen crashes linked to gaming and Intel drivers, disappearing mouse cursors, and a massive cache folder created during installation that remains undeletable even after the update is complete.
This cache folder reportedly takes up a hefty 8.63GB of space, which is a significant amount on all but the most spacious of hard drives. Although the creation of a temporary cache during an update is a normal part of the Windows installation process, it is usually removable once the update is finished. However, users are finding that attempts to delete this cache folder, even through traditional methods like the Control Panel, are proving futile.
Microsoft is aware of the problem and is currently working on a patch to address it. The fix is expected to roll out in an upcoming update. Until then, users are advised to leave the cache alone, as trying to remove it manually is more trouble than it’s worth and could lead to additional issues.
So, for now, the best course of action is patience while waiting for Microsoft’s official fix rather than risking a full Windows reinstallation just to free up some disk space.