Windows Side-by-Side service hdd space usage

selman555

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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?
 

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
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