

The component store contains all the files that are required for a Windows installation. Servicing operations include, but are not limited to, Windows Update, service pack, and hotfix installations. The Windows component store (C:\Windows\winsxs) directory is used during servicing operations within Windows installations. When you examine the size of the C:\Windows folder, you may notice that the C:\Windows\winsxs directory seems to use lots of disk spaces.

This article provides a resolution to solve the disk space issues that are caused by a large Windows component store (WinSxS) directory.Īpplies to: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Original KB number: 2795190 Symptoms
