Windows: How to clear the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder on Windows 10 and make updates happen again

To delete the content inside the SoftwareDistribution folder, do the following:

• Open Start.
• Search for Command Prompt, right-click the result, and select Run as administrator.
• Type the following command to stop the Windows Update Service and press Enter:net stop wuauserv
• Type the following command to stop the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and press Enter:net stop bits
• Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
• Open File Explorer and browse the following path:C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
• Select all its content and click the Delete button to clear the content.
• Quick Tip: In the case, you're having trouble deleting all the files, simply restart your computer, and try again.
• On Command Prompt, type the following command to start the Windows Update Service and press Enter:net start wuauserv
• Type the following command to start the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and press Enter:net start bits
• Once you completed the steps, Windows 10 will reconfigure the folder and re-download all the necessary components.