What Is WinSxS?
WinSxS folder stores different copies of DLL and system files, for instance, all installed Windows updates incl.
those old versions of system components, files needed for Windows installation, backups and updates to those files.
WinSxS folder also contains files of uninstalled, disabled Windows components.
If WinSxS folder becomes extremely large, your rig may run slower.
Check below how to clean up WinSxS folder on Windows 10/8/7 withDisk Cleanuptool and Command Prompt.
4 ways are included.
Step 1.you’re able to clickStartor theSearch Boxat the toolbar, and typedisk cleanup.
snag the best match resultDisk Cleanupdesktop app from the list to open Windows Disk Cleanup tool.
Step 2.go for the drive you want to clean up.
Step 3.Next clickClean up system filesbutton, and tickWindows Update Cleanupoption.
ClickOKto start to free up more disk space by cleaning up system files in WinSxS folder.
Step 1.you’re free to clickStartand typecommand prompt.
Right-click Command Prompt and chooseRun as administratorto open and run Windows Command Prompt as Administrator.
Best 2 ways to boot to Command Prompt Windows 10.
Step 2.Copy and paste this command line in Command Prompt window and hitEnter.
Step 4.bang out the following command lines to perform WinSxS folder cleanup Windows 10/8/7.
MiniTool Partition Wizardis a 100% clean and free partition manager compatible with Windows 10/8/7.
you’re free to also use this software toresize/extend/shrink partitionin Windows 10/8/7 without data loss.
It also allows you to merge/split/create/delete/copy/format/wipe partition, convert/check/copy/wipe diskand more.
Step 1.Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard and clickSpace Analyzerfunction in the toolbar.
Step 2.Select a drive or partition and clickScanbutton to analyze the disk space usage.
Step 3.Browse from the scan result to check all files in computer hard disk.
you might choose to view the files and folders in computer byTree View, File View, Folder View.
MiniTool Partition Wizard also helps you better manage your setup hard disk space with its Space Analyzer function.
