Microsoft please fix Vista winsxs 'Windows Side By Side' directory in Virtual Machines

have noticed winsxs folder , been surprised @ size. folder located in c:\windows\winsxs   mine 10 gb , growing ...

the winsxs folder, stores multiple copies of dll's in order let multiple applications run in windows

without compatibility problem.  i not going long lengthy discussion or why of folder, fact is here , don't have energy fight loosing battle microsoft.  i have read on web hacks , tricks relocate / move directory, frankly after said , done should no fool around folder. 

as of today i personally don't know of safe way move folder location.  does anyone???

here 2 problems:

• virtual machines
• small system partitions

virtual machines have nature small disks; vmware recommends windows vista 16 20 gb virtual disks , microsoft virtual technology has similar recommendations.  

i have vista running on 24 gb virtual machine, winsxs folder 9.7gb.  this clean install , 2 apps installed - no office 2007 yet - 

all have left right 6 gb of drive space left , because removed system protection ( don't recommend doing this)

what thinking???  i know hard drives large , cheap, did count virtualization or thin clients thinking microsoft??????????

microsoft must come , answer problem soon.  i don't want hack system; give me a

gui safely move / relocate folder drive or come great...

what think???

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hello,

 

according description, issue seems related windows vista. focus on general question windows server system, recommend initial new post in corresponding forum further support.

 

for convenience, have list related link followed.

 

windows vista forum
http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=204&siteid=17

 

hope issue resolved soon.

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david shen - msft

Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum