WinSxS Folder Cleaner

Since the WinSxS holds all details about Windows components, it is a bad idea to just delete it, as it may render your operating system unusable. In fact, deleting anything inside or the entire folder is a sure way to damage the OS and make the computer unbootable. Then again, after a certain time, chances are that you notice the directory getting quite heavy, so you need to do something about it to free some space.

If you are looking for a simple way to get more space on your drives, then reducing its size is considered the best approach. WinSxS Folder Cleaner is a lightweight utility designed to help you reduce the size of the said folder without taking additional risks or steps. To put it simply, all you need to do is drag and drop the WinSxS folder over the executable and it will create a compressed archive, which is obviously smaller in size, in the same directory.

While it is true that the tool doesn’t come with any sort of interface, it compensates via the simple and straightforward functionality. There are several ways you can access and reduce the size of the directory, but they all require you use console commands, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea.