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Discussions about reducing the size of the Windows folder, particularly the WinSxS folder, are common among users facing low disk space on SSDs. Typical Windows folder sizes can reach 40 GB or more, and built-in tools like Disk Cleanup may only achieve modest reductions. Users seek effective methods to shrink these folders without harming system stability. Topics include using third-party space analyzers, manual cleanup techniques, and evaluating the effectiveness of Microsoft's cleanup utilities. The focus is on practical troubleshooting for reclaiming disk space on Windows systems.
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    Windows 7 Windows folder is 40GB

    I was having space problems on my SSD so I checked what is taking up so much space with SpaceMonger and it turns out my Windows folder is 40GB big. How normal is this and how could I get it smaller? I have only had this new SSD with windows for a year. :/
    • Ravioli224
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    • disk cleanup disk space file management folder size issues normal size optimization performance size reduction spacemonger ssd storage system files tech support troubleshooting windows windows 10 windows 11 windows folder
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 New Disk Cleanup tool KB 2852386 does a bad job: Only 12.5GB-->11GB

    I installed and used today the recently introduced (with KB 2852386) new Disk Cleanup Utility. After having performed the cleanup with multiple reboots I rechecked the size of the C:\Windows\winsxs\ folder. The size shrinks from approx 12.5 GB to 11GB Wow! :-( Is there something wrong...
    • pstein
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    • cleanup disk cleanup file management kb2852386 manual method reboot size reduction utility windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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