Windows 10: Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC

Discus and support Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So I had to format my SSD but I didn't delete anything from my D drive.. So the problem is that when I reinstalled Game Pass, I cant switch the default... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Gothicpolar, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC


    So I had to format my SSD but I didn't delete anything from my D drive.. So the problem is that when I reinstalled Game Pass, I cant switch the default install location to D because there is the "WindowsApps" folder which cannot be deleted. before the reason was permissions but now its that "The folder or a file in it is opened in another program" I cant remember the quote but you know what I mean .. I'm about to freak out with this..


    Here is some steps I've tried

    Changed the permissions, I have full access according to windows.

    Force delete from CMD

    Disk cleaner programs

    Cant delete any games because Game Pass app doesn't think I have games

    resmon.exe and looked at associated handles, ended tasks there.

    :)
     
    Gothicpolar, Aug 12, 2020
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  2. RoshanV S Win User

    uninstalled game pass games and yet they are in windowsapps ****

    Why don't you take full ownership of your windowsapp folder then manually delete the game files.
     
    RoshanV S, Aug 12, 2020
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  3. Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 12, 2020
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  4. jkteddy77 Win User

    Cannot delete the WindowsApps folder made by Game Pass PC

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    Hmm, which is faster. I attempted a Live Linux Drive already but it was very slow and would not boot, not to mention I don't know a thing about using linux.

    Would option 2 be easier? I looked at Macrium, but the install steps themselves are confusing me, and I fear not knowing how to navigate it once I boot to it.

    EDIT: I installed Macrium Reflect Free, went through these steps to create the media.
    Don't forget to check the UEFI/MBR box if you are attempting this yourself.
    I then booted to it, "browsed my files for an image", but for real, navigate to the WindowsApps folder on your secondary drive, and delete it. It doesn't disappear instantly, but when you exit the drive, and log back into windows, the folder will be gone.

    Thanks for the suggestion cereberus!
     
    jkteddy77, Aug 12, 2020
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