Windows Server 2. Disk space on C drive. In order to reduce the size of Winsxs folder, try the methods below. Make sure that the system is stable before using. This tool is a one- time use tool.
Windows uses a system folder called WinSxS to store files that are needed for your Windows installation, as well as backups or updates to those files. DISM is a command-line Microsoft tool for Windows 7/8/2008/2012. DISM stands for . If you do a search for dism.exe you.
Once it's used it will no longer work on the same installation. It the file grows out of control, let’s say it occupies several GBs space. You can safely delete this file without any fear of it damaging anything on the server as this file is just for caching. If deleting the file does not resolve the growth issue, set the permission of the file to deny everyone from writing to it.
Windows Server 2008: low disk space (SBS 2008 and SBS 2011). In computing, DLL Hell is a term for the complications that arise when working with dynamic link libraries (DLLs) used with Microsoft Windows operating systems. Updated: October 20, 2013. Applies To: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2. The WinSxS directory doesn't take up nearly the space reported by Explorer since it uses Hard Links to physical files, not actual files. Explorer just has issues.