How can I remove WINXSX folder in Win XP Pro?

I had to reinstall Win XP several times just to activate. The result is that I now have three, "Old WIndows" folders. I deleted all but the WINSXS folder. These files are locked. I can't take control of delete them the files. These things take more than 1 GB of disk space EACH. They colntain of hundreds of files. I understand why the record is there, IE the .dll thing. BUT, there must be a way to simply delete this folder.

The issue of CONTROL is the reason why I removed WIN 7. I thought XP was easier to take control of. EVIL!

Help, please!

When you installed Windows XP, you should have let it remove existing partitions and create a new partition for installation.

Normally, users should pleasant not with the content of the WinSxS folder... that is why it is much more difficult to remove than most of the other elements of Windows.

See the thread here--> http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprogeneral/thread/f0862648-0a96-4aa4-8847-76c216d169f3

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