Local system files

Delete all the files and folders under SoftwareDistribution. Again right-click on Windows Update service then select Start. Find Superfetch service from the list then right-click on it and select Properties.

Under Service status, if the service is running click on Stop. Now from the Startup type drop-down select Disabled. Make sure to select Ndu then in the right window pane double-click on Start. From the left-hand menu make sure to select Troubleshoot. Now under Get up and running section, click on Windows Update.

Right-click on each of them and then select Properties. Make sure their Startup type is set to A utomatic. Now if any of the above services are stopped, make sure to click on Start under Service Status. Next, right-click on Windows Update service and select Restart. Switch to the Advanced tab and click on Settings under Performance.

Again switch to Advanced tab under Performance Options. Allowing access to your file system might give apps access to personal content that you want to manage. If you give an app permission but change your mind later, you can turn off that app's access to your file system. Here's how:. Choose which apps and services can access your file system by turning individual apps and services settings On or Off. Not all apps will appear in the list where you can choose which apps can access your file system.

To allow or deny file system access for one of these programs, check the settings in the program itself. Privacy Windows 11 Windows 10 More Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. Feedback will be sent to Microsoft: By pressing the submit button, your feedback will be used to improve Microsoft products and services. Privacy policy. The LocalSystem account is a predefined local account used by the service control manager.

This account is not recognized by the security subsystem, so you cannot specify its name in a call to the LookupAccountName function. It has extensive privileges on the local computer, and acts as the computer on the network. The name of the account in all locales is.