I have windows 2008 Servers which has the High Disk Space issue. When I checked the server this Folder WINSXS utilized more Disk Space.Nothing else can be removed . Now, How to increase the Disk Space? What does the WINSXS folder have? If this folder can be deleted How do I clean the Disk space? Whats the tool can be used? Is there any problem to OS by deleting those files? I need step by step instruction. Is there any KB Article from micrsoft?

In short: How to Alleviate Disk Space Pressure Caused By a Large Windows Component Store (WinSxS) Directory http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2592038 When you use XP/2003 many times when you attempt to add Windows features you are prompted for media. The product team moved in the direction of including those files on disk so that is no longer necessary. This folder is critical for servicing, so please use steps and suggestions according to link above.Dave Guenthner [MSFT] This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. http://blogs.technet.com/b/davguents_blog

Try to extend the system partition if there are free space on the disk. What is the WINSXS directory in Windows 2008 and Windows Vista and why is it so large? http://blogs.technet.com/askcore/archive/2008/09/17/what-is-the-winsxs-directory-in-windows-2008-and-windows-vista-and-why-is-it-so-large.aspx Thanks

Try to extend the system partition if there are free space on the disk. What is the WINSXS directory in Windows 2008 and Windows Vista and why is it so large? http://blogs.technet.com/askcore/archive/2008/09/17/what-is-the-winsxs-directory-in-windows-2008-and-windows-vista-and-why-is-it-so-large.aspx Thanks