What is Compcln exe?

The Windows Component Clean Tool (COMPCLN.exe) can be used to remove the files that are archived after Windows Vista SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2 is applied. It also removes the files that were archived after Windows Vista SP1 was applied, if they are found on the system. Running this tool is optional.

Is it safe to delete WinSxS TEMP folder?

Deleting files from the WinSxS folder or deleting the entire WinSxS folder may severely damage your system so that your PC might not boot and make it impossible to update.

How do I manually delete WinSxS?

The most user-friendly way to clean WinSxS is Windows 10’s built-in Task Scheduler app.

  1. Open Task Scheduler. Press “Windows + R” to open the ‘Run’ dialog, type “taskschd.
  2. Navigate to the Windows Servicing folder and run WinSxS folder cleanup.
  3. Wait for the Windows Component Clean tool to run.

Can you clean up the WinSxS folder?

If you’re trying to free up space, you won’t be able to delete the WinSxS folder. However, it’s possible to reduce its size deleting those files that are no longer required for the operation of Windows 10, and you can accomplish this task using Command Prompt, Storage sense, and even the legacy Disk Cleanup tool.

What is the purpose of WinSxS folder?

WinSxS is a Windows system folder that stores files necessary to recover your system. System updates can be downloaded onto your system then stored in your WinSxS folder. Your WinSxS folder is valuable, and it must be evaluated and cleaned up regularly.

What is the purpose of WinSXS folder?

Is WinSxS folder necessary?

What is stored in WinSxS folder?

The WinSxS folder, stores multiple copies of dll, exe, and other system files to let multiple applications run in Windows without any compatibility problem. If you browse inside, you will see what looks like a lot of duplicate files, each having the same name.

Do I need WinSXS?