where and can we delete software update files?

[itou]

every software update is at least 50MBs nowadays so i got to thinking where these files actually go after they've been installed. is there a way to remove these files? i reckon there shouldn't be a problem since they've already been installed?

 

[angelwatt]

Pretty sure they're deleted automatically after they're installed.

 

[thomahawk]

you can always run onyx or other system maintenence program. might clear out those unused files.

though i might be wrong. i usually dont care. hard drive space right now is not an issue for me

 

[itou]

thanks.
it is for me. if anyone has a definitive answer, it'll be much appreciated.

 

[ihabime]

The definitive answer is yes they are deleted, they are downloaded to a temp directory and deleted afterward.

The only thing they leave on your system is a small file in /Library/Receipts/ that's used by System Updater to check which updates have been applied.

 

[angelwatt]

thanks.
it is for me. if anyone has a definitive answer, it'll be much appreciated.

It is for you? Based on what?

 

[MisterMe]

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The only thing they leave on your system is a small file in /Library/Receipts/ that's used by System Updater to check which updates have been applied.

Receipts do more than that. Each receipt mirrors the structure of its associated application. Whenever permissions are repaired, the repair utility refers to the receipt for proper permissions settings.