What is the use of the file winsxS\Policies if we can rename or delete arbitrary?

The solution proposed by Snave_Nivek for a NET problem was:

Rename %windir%\winsxS\Policies (or remove) and then reinstall .NET.

Which will not affect other programs? What is the use of the file winsxS\Policies if we can rename or delete arbitrary?

Hello

The point behind rename/remove the policies folder is to eliminate the possibility of corrupted files. Once deleted/renamed, the folder is recreated.

However, note that renaming/deleting is not applicable to all records.

For more information on the WINSXS directory, see this article:

What is the WINSXS directory in Windows 2008 and Windows Vista, and why is it so important?

Note: Information provided in the article applies to Windows 7.

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