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Overview

1. Ensure this windows update is installed  : support.microsoft.com/kb/2852386
2. Add the feature "Desktop Experience"
3. Launch Start Menu -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup
4. Select the unwanted files and / or directories to clean up

References

[1] http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2014/05/13/how-to-clean-up-the-winsxs-directory-and-free-up-disk-space-on-windows-server-2008-r2-with-new-update.aspx