What can I safely delete from the "C:\WINDOWS" folder?
I deleted the contents of that folder and my Windows 7 BSODs now.
Do I have to reinstall?
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Why are you throwing a tantrum like a child? Nobody is obliged to answer your question. And you even accepted an answer. So that means the question *is* answered. – Daniel B Jan 23 '16 at 21:24
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I am not acting like a child, My comments are out of context, they were in reply to Bummy's useless comment, which has been removed. Bummy was the first to reply before the only useful reply by Ouroborus was posted but their reply was useless. I thought this was a site for asking/answering questions, sorry about the misunderstanding. – girl fart smeller Jan 26 '16 at 02:59
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http://www.howtogeek.com/174705/how-to-reduce-the-size-of-your-winsxs-folder-on-windows-7-or-8/
The WinSXS folder contains all Windows system components. In fact, component files elsewhere in Windows are just links to files contained in the WinSXS folder. The WinSXS folder contains every operating system file.
So, yes, you'll have to reinstall.
(I'm curious how you managed to delete those files. That's a system folder, at least some of them would have been in use, and it would've taken some effort to get them deleted.)
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Thank you for your answer. They shouldn't have said it was safe to delete there :( – girl fart smeller Jan 23 '16 at 08:16
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4They didn't. Answers there clearly state you shouldn't touch WinSxs at all. This is natural selection. Nothing more. – conquistador Jan 23 '16 at 08:18
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The question was what can I **safely** delete and the top answer said that folder was the biggest chunk of junk. It was implied. I still feel a little dumb for not making sure. – girl fart smeller Jan 23 '16 at 08:21
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I dare you to say that after you try booting after deleting your winsxs folder – girl fart smeller Jan 23 '16 at 21:08