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WinSXS folder file size

Anonymous
2024-05-28T14:20:42+00:00

Hi all

Is there a known working way to get this folder size a little lower in size? The folder I am referring to is C:\windows\WinSxS

I have tried performing a disk clean but it does not do much. I know there is an article with a scheduled task you can run but is there a known working way to get this folder's size down?

Windows Server High availability

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-29T01:49:32+00:00

    Hi Talmaggies,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Support Community.

    The WinSxS folder is an essential component of Windows and contains all the files needed for Windows features, updates, and optional components. It is not recommended to delete or modify files in this folder manually as it can cause system instability and errors.

    However, you can use the built-in DISM tool to remove unnecessary files from the WinSxS folder. To do this, open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell as administrator and run

    Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase
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