Deleting C:\windows\winsxs content to save up disk space usage on Windows Server 2008 SP2
Hi Everyone,
I am the domain administrator member and also means the local administrator member but somehow I cannot
delete them all because the Full Control owned by TrustedInstaller.
Can anyone help me to delete the content of my C:\windows\winsxs to clear up 7 GB+ of unused files please
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June 18th, 2012 9:37am
This one may help.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/joscon/archive/2010/08/06/should-you-delete-files-in-the-winsxs-directory-and-what-s-the-deal-with-vss.aspx
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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June 18th, 2012 10:05am
Hello,
Please check this blog once and it will tells you more about WINSXS folder and why it is huge. http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2008/09/17/what-is-the-winsxs-directory-in-windows-2008-and-windows-vista-and-why-is-it-so-large.aspxRegards, Ravikumar P
June 18th, 2012 10:06am