Windows 10: Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps

Discus and support Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I have a big problem. I installed The Outer Worlds, but after update I can't launch the game, because files are broken. The game is not visible in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by OwcoHodowca, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. OWCOHODOWCA
    OwcoHodowca Win User

    Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps


    Hi,

    I have a big problem. I installed The Outer Worlds, but after update I can't launch the game, because files are broken. The game is not visible in apps & features so i cannot uninstall it in casual way. I tried to delete game folder from Windows apps folder but there is 0x80070780 error. This is almost 40 GB on my system drive so I would really like to delete those files and not to format this disk. Do someone know how to solve this problem? PLEASE HELP ME.

    :)
     
    OwcoHodowca, Nov 20, 2019
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Nov 20, 2019
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Nov 20, 2019
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Can't delete broken folder in Windows Apps

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Nov 20, 2019
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