Hi,
I am a student and need to install many types of software over and over again.
If I understand it correctly, windows makes backups of all DLL-files to prevent the DLL-hell scenario from happening.
But as I need to install/remove many programs I end up with a lot of garbage (I asume) in my winsxs folder.
Right now I have a winsxs folder of 11.3 gb, an application folder of 7.5gb on my 120gb ssd (windows) drive and about 117gb off apps (and games) on my storage drive.
I formatted my laptop this summer but I am concerned that my drive will get flooded with storage data faster then I can remove apps from my C-drive.
What I would like to know is:
- In what case does winsxs backup all my DLL-files
- How can I prevent windows from doing that? (protable apps?)
- How can I prevent the DLL-hell scenario while preventing sxs growth?
I am a student and need to install many types of software over and over again.
If I understand it correctly, windows makes backups of all DLL-files to prevent the DLL-hell scenario from happening.
But as I need to install/remove many programs I end up with a lot of garbage (I asume) in my winsxs folder.
Right now I have a winsxs folder of 11.3 gb, an application folder of 7.5gb on my 120gb ssd (windows) drive and about 117gb off apps (and games) on my storage drive.
I formatted my laptop this summer but I am concerned that my drive will get flooded with storage data faster then I can remove apps from my C-drive.
What I would like to know is:
- In what case does winsxs backup all my DLL-files
- How can I prevent windows from doing that? (protable apps?)
- How can I prevent the DLL-hell scenario while preventing sxs growth?
My Computer
System One
-
- OS
- Windows 8 x64 Pro
- System Manufacturer/Model
- ASUS
- CPU
- Intel I7-3610QM 2.3ghz
- Motherboard
- ASUSTeK G75VW
- Memory
- 16GB DDR3 Dual Chanel @ 798mhz dedicated
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidea Geforce GTX 660m
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC1200 HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17.3" Full HD - Anti Glare
- Screen Resolution
- 1960x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel V320 120GB SSD + 1TB 5200rpm
- PSU
- 500W psu / 8-cell li-ion battery (74Wh; 5200mAh)
- Case
- Hard ruberized plastik
- Cooling
- Dual cooling out back
- Keyboard
- Adjustable backlight W/ numeric keypad
- Mouse
- ASUS ROG gaming mouse
- Internet Speed
- 6 to 7mb/s down & 3mb/s up
- Other Info
- Wireless: 802.11n wireless (Atheros AR9485WB-EG)
Weight: 10lbs
Dimensions: 16.4 x 12.6 x 0.7~2.1 inches