How can I move the DLL cache?

John Savill

February 17, 2000

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A. By default, the DLL cache is stored in %systemroot%system32dllcache. To move the DLL cache, complete the following steps:

  1. Start the registry editor (regedt32.exe not regedit.exe).

  2. Move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinlogon.

  3. From the Edit menu, select Add Value.

  4. Set the name to SFCDllCacheDir and the type to REG_EXPAND_SZ. Click OK.

  5. Enter the string for the cache’s new location (e.g., C:filesdllcache), and click OK. (The location must be a local path.)

  6. Close the registry editor.

  7. Reboot your machine.

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