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This causes the component store to grow over time as more updates, features, or roles are added to the installation. And, any updates to those files are also held within the component store as the updates are installed. 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