How to Reduce WinSXS Folder Size in Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
143How to Reduce WinSXS Folder Size in Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
Command Used:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
Not many of you may know this, nor has this been blogged anywhere – yet; but Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 lets you safely clean up the WinSxS folder. In fact, you can even automate WinSxS folder cleanup using the Task Scheduler. The WinSxS folder, which stands for ‘Windows Side By Side’, is a Windows native assembly cache with Libraries which are being by multiple applications being stored there. It is the location for storing Windows Component Store files.
The WinSXS folder at C:\Windows\WinSXS is massive and continues to grow the longer you have Windows installed. This folder builds up unnecessary files over time, such as old versions of system components.
This folder also contains files for uninstalled, disabled Windows components. Even if you don’t have a Windows component installed, it will be present in your WinSXS folder, taking up space.
Some common questions which Windows 7 and Windows Vista users asked were – Is there a way to clean up the WinSxS folder so as to reduce its size? Can I delete the WinSxS folder? Or move WinSxS folder to another drive.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).