How to use external drive for Windows updates

Question

So, the situation I'm in might seem strange, but I certainly can't be the only one. I bought an awesome, inexpensive mini-tablet (a Winbook). It's running FULL Windows 8.1, but it only came with a 10GB internal SSD. Windows consumes almost all of that. I've got a 32 GB SD card inserted so I can load up pictures, movies, or whatever.

However, I'm unable to do Windows updates because it only has 300MB of space left on the main drive. I've cleaned out every program, file, and disk cleanup scan result I could. This thing is bare! But it's still not enough free space.

Does anyone know of a way to use an external disk for Windows updates or to extend the primary disk space using an external drive?

Solution

Use WSUS Offline Update

WSUS Offline Update will allow you to download the updates to the directory of your choice.

You then hit Start to update your system.

Comments

[Ramhound]

Unfortunately this does not really answer the author's question. The author has already done most of what you suggested.