Deleting log files.
Hi. I have a Windows 2003 server and running out of space. After looking arround, I found that I have several log files in the following directory: c:\windows\system32\LogFiles\W3SVC1 It is possible to delete all *.log files in this folder? Looking forward to your answer. Thank you in advance. Dag N
September 30th, 2011 9:16am

Yes it is possible to delete those log files, they are the default IIS log files, if you are running a website on that server, you may consider saving those files off, they can be used for metric data. Otherwise you can delete them all with no harm to your server.:P Advice offered, If you need more help it is advised to seek the council and advice of paid professionals. The answer is always 42, or reboot.
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September 30th, 2011 9:23am

These logs can safely be deleted. They are a tool for you, not for IIS.
September 30th, 2011 9:24am

Use this utility. Thanks
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September 30th, 2011 10:43am

Use this utility. Thanks
September 30th, 2011 5:38pm

Hi, You may also consider to user Disk Cleanup Tool to remove some temporary files. Use Disk Cleanup to perform any of the following tasks to free up space on your hard disk: l Remove temporary Internet files. l Remove downloaded program files. For example, ActiveX controls and Java applets that are downloaded from the Internet. l Empty the Recycle Bin. l Remove Windows temporary files. l Remove optional Windows components that you are not using. l Remove installed programs that you no longer use. For more information, please refer to the following Microsoft KB articles: Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312 How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315246 Regards, Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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October 3rd, 2011 9:10am

Hi, You may also consider to user Disk Cleanup Tool to remove some temporary files. Use Disk Cleanup to perform any of the following tasks to free up space on your hard disk: l Remove temporary Internet files. l Remove downloaded program files. For example, ActiveX controls and Java applets that are downloaded from the Internet. l Empty the Recycle Bin. l Remove Windows temporary files. l Remove optional Windows components that you are not using. l Remove installed programs that you no longer use. For more information, please refer to the following Microsoft KB articles: Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312 How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315246 Regards, Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
October 3rd, 2011 4:10pm

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