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Can directory C:\Windows\winsxs be emptied?
Main article: C:\Windows\winsxs
Emptying directories (in Windows, they are called folders) on live operating system is always tricky.
If done improperly, it can easily damage data, program installations or even operating system.
The rule of thumb is to clear only directories, where you are 100% sure that they do not contain any
important data or files.
How can I find out that it is safe to delete C:\Windows\winsxs ?
Before deleting, locate C:\Windows\winsxs on your harddisk, and double-check if there are no data files.
If in doubts, open some files and check their content.
Also, check directory details here,
and see if it may contain some exe files. If yes, it is better not to delete the directory.
Most popular questions:
Can I clean up C:\Windows\winsxs content?
What is in the C:\Windows\winsxs folder?
Directory information
| Name: | C:\Windows\winsxs |
| Parent: | C:\Windows |
| Operating system folder: | |
| Can be safely deleted: | |
| Contains user's data: | |
| Contains logfiles: | |
| Is temporary: |