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Deleting files from Installation Manager "IMShared" directory to save filesystem space

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The Installation Manager shared resources directory (IMShared) is identified during the installation of the first product package and must not be changed or deleted. It has grown very large and consumes a large amount of the filesystem space. Is it okay to delete some of the files in the IMShared directory?

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03 March 2025

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