WinSxS

[mladner]

In the Windows Directory is WinSxS. There are some files x86. Can these files be deleted?

Thank you;
David

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi David,

I believe the files are left there to avoid DLL version conflicts in applications. Don't delete this folder. The following articles explains the significance of this folder / side-by-side assemblies:

Windows Folder:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prgg_det_qgtk.asp

Side-by-side Assemblies:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...es_for_side_by_side_sharing_on_windows_xp.asp

Isolated Applications and Side-by-side Assemblies:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...ns_and_side_by_side_assemblies_start_page.asp

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


In the Windows Directory is WinSxS. There are some files x86. Can these files be deleted?

Thank you;
David