In this way, between 2GB and 4GB of storage space can typically be freed up. To increase this value by another 10 to 20 percent, admins and power users also have the option to remove all outdated versions of each component in the component store:
However, you should be aware of the possible complication of this “deep cleaning”: After you run this DISM command, existing update packages can no longer be uninstalled. With standalone PCs there is actually no reason to use the latter option. It makes the most sense when providing curated images.
You can find additional information about WinSxS folders and Windows component stores at Microsoft.
dism /get-wiminfo
If you work with multiple versions of Windows, question marks may arise when looking at installers or operating system images. And although DISM doesn’t work with running images, it can give you some information about .wim and .esd files that may exist. This works with the following command syntax:
