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C:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles\W3SVC1 grows very big

Created: 24 Feb 2013 | Updated: 24 Feb 2013 | 7 comments
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Hi All,

In the EV server, can we safely delete the directory content of C:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles\W3SVC1 ?

because it is taking 40% of my C: drive.

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AndrewB's picture

yes you can. also go to IIS Manager and disable logging if you don't need it

Andy Becker | Authorized Symantec Consultant | Trace3 | Symantec National Partner | www.trace3.com

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John Santana's picture

Cool, many thanks !

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John Santana
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Rob.Wilcox's picture

I wouldn't suggest turning it off - it can be very helpful for troubleshooting, and data analysis.

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Rob

www.quadrotech-it.com - All your EV Tools

PS I hope that the post proves helpful.

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Rob, thank you, yes so in this case I can just let it grow to a certain size and then delete it when the disk space is low.

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Yep, have a look at this thread for some additional thoughts/ideas.

http://forums.iis.net/t/1135609.aspx

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Rob

www.quadrotech-it.com - All your EV Tools

PS I hope that the post proves helpful.

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Cool, many thanks Rob !

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John Santana
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You're welcome.

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Rob

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