[Solved] How to Clean up the WinSxS folder?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Canes, Jul 16, 2018.

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  1. Canes

    Canes MDL Novice

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    #21 Canes, Jul 16, 2018 (OP)
    Oh well, I'll just leave it alone for now. It's possible I'm not getting the Windows Update Cleanup option because there are no updates to clean up, but that folder is somewhat big.
    Thanks for trying to help guys.
     
  2. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream
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    #22 Carlos Detweiller, Jul 16, 2018
    Vista was the worst, as it also didn't have Windows Update Cleanup.

    For Windows 7, maybe this? Always have a backup until you're familiar with the tool.
     
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    Joe C MDL Guru

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    #23 Joe C, Jul 16, 2018
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  4. Canes

    Canes MDL Novice

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    #24 Canes, Jul 16, 2018 (OP)
    Thanks very much for this. Managed to clean about 1.8 GB with it. Also very simple to use and it's tailored to only clean the Winsxs folder. Exactly what I was looking for.
    Could a Mod mark this thread as Solved please.
     
  5. s1ave77

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    #25 s1ave77, Jul 16, 2018
    You can do yourself in XenForo. Check 'Thread Tools' top-right of a page.
     
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  6. Canes

    Canes MDL Novice

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    #26 Canes, Jul 16, 2018 (OP)
    Oh, wasn't aware of that, thank you.
     
  7. adric

    adric MDL Expert

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    #27 adric, Jul 17, 2018
    You could try DISM++. If you do, make sure you do a complete backup before.
     
  8. m345

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    #28 m345, Jul 26, 2018
    According to @harkaz (on his thread at MSFN) it's the wrong way to go, it may brake some important system components, so better to avoid using it for this propose. only if you are very familiar with all the removed things and know how to manually omit those specific parts.
     
  9. CEW

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    #29 CEW, Jul 26, 2018
    Dism++ doesn't break anything. Harkaz says prefers to keep the original winsxs files. However Harkaz own program removed IE 8 when I tried it.

     
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