How do I clean up folder WinSXS in Server 2008 R2 SP2? I noticed there are plenty of tools and updates for SP1 but they do not apply to the system.
Currently the folder is 16 GB and I would love to free up some space.
Thanks in advance.
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How do I clean up folder WinSXS in Server 2008 R2 SP2? I noticed there are plenty of tools and updates for SP1 but they do not apply to the system.
Currently the folder is 16 GB and I would love to free up some space.
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Use this guide to free up space:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2014/05/13/how-to-clean-up-the-winsxs-directory-and-free-up-disk-space-on-windows-server-2008-r2-with-new-update.aspx
Hello,
problem is that the update on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2852386 is not for SP2 versions.
It is not recommended to do directly delete files from WinSxS folder.
Use Disk Cleanup - you can either install it as part of Desktop experience feature or just copy required files as described here:
http://www.3guysonsharepoint.com/?p=1165
It's a hotfix which was published in 2014 for Windows Server 2008 SP1. Since you are running the SP2 version, you should have the Windows Update Cleanup option in the Disk Cleanup wizard by default.Hello,
problem is that the update on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2852386 is not for SP2 versions.
Regards,
Eth
It's a hotfix which was published in 2014 for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Since you are running the SP2 version, you should have the Windows Update Cleanup option in the Disk Cleanup wizard by default.Hello,
problem is that the update on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2852386 is not for SP2 versions.
Regards,
Eth
Hi,
Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.
Regards,
Eth
Morning, none of the options in the KB article are available, I am logged on as Domain Admin:
Also the folder name mentioned here (http://www.3guysonsharepoint.com/?p=1165) differs from the one on the system:
C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_c962d1e515e94269
Morning, none of the options in the KB article are available, I am logged on as Domain Admin:
Also the folder name mentioned here (http://www.3guysonsharepoint.com/?p=1165) differs from the one on the system:
C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_c962d1e515e94269
Hi Knorre,Also the folder name mentioned here (http://www.3guysonsharepoint.com/?p=1165) differs from the one on the system:
C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_c962d1e515e94269
Regards,
Eth
Hi,
How is it going? Please let us know if you would like further assistance.
Regards,
Eth
Regards,
Eth