Won't even need to stop the service, as long as you don't plan on removing those updates, then there is no harm in deleting the SoftwareUpdates folder.

Follow these suggestions to resolve the error and ensure the .NET Framework is updated to the latest version on your Windows 11/10 computer: Run Windows Update ...

This Windows Update error code 0x800700 normally appears when users try to install a cumulative update for Windows 11/10. The entire error message looks like this ...