found this on my hard drive, just curious as to what it is, if it has a function, and can I get rid of it?
jcgriff2 34650 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote Only show this user #2 · Apr 27, 2010 (Edited) Re: winsxs Hi - \WinSxS = Windows side-by-side It contains backup copies of drivers as well as multiple versions of libraries & drivers. The retention of multiple versions was a way out of "DLL HELL" - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms811694.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms973843.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DLL_hell DO NOT delete \winsxs You will see it swell > 12 GB in Vista. Regards. . . jcgriff2 .
Re: winsxs Hi - \WinSxS = Windows side-by-side It contains backup copies of drivers as well as multiple versions of libraries & drivers. The retention of multiple versions was a way out of "DLL HELL" - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms811694.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms973843.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DLL_hell DO NOT delete \winsxs You will see it swell > 12 GB in Vista. Regards. . . jcgriff2 .
F Falconhand Discussion starter 16 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote Only show this user #3 · Apr 27, 2010 Re: winsxs thanks
jcgriff2 34650 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote Only show this user #4 · Apr 28, 2010 Re: winsxs You're welcome. Good Luck to you. jcgriff2 .