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msi msp cleanup

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The msi msp cleanup tag covers discussions about removing Windows Installer (.msi) and Windows Installer Patch (.msp) files that accumulate in the C:\Windows\Installer folder, often consuming significant SSD or system drive space. Users report using tools like TreeSize to identify these files and seek methods to safely delete or clean them without breaking application updates or uninstalls. Topics include understanding which installer files are safe to remove, using built-in Windows tools or third-party utilities for cleanup, and managing system reserved storage. The tag is relevant for Windows users troubleshooting disk space issues caused by orphaned or cached installer files.
  1. dogfishunlimited

    Windows Installer Files bloating up my SSD space; how do you get rid of it?

    Spent some time today trying to delete files on my SSD storage (101 gb out of 117 gb) by deleting apps, and while it did a sizable number in freeing up space, I noticed that most of the remaining storage occupied was oddly enough, within the System and Reserved parts. I did some digging on...
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