Windows 10: Can't access my windowsapps folder, even after trying to replace owner on subcontainers.

Trying to access windowsapps following this answer. I was able to get access on my c drive but not my f drive. after i press apply and ok it does not change the file and folder permissions, step 8 in the linked question.

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Cannot find "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" in folder's Security settings.

I downloaded Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, but when I installed it, I received the error message "The requested operation requires elevation" (tried both 32-bit and 64-bit, I'm on 64) . So I kept googling till I found out why this error occurs,
and I need to "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects". So I followed all the steps but the button is simply not there. Please help.

Also, I'm the only user on this PC, ergo I'm the admin.

 

Can't Delete Windowsapp folder

I install my windowsapp games on a separate hard drive. After reinstalling windows, I am no longer able to access or delete this folder. Most of the drive is being used by files and folders I CANNOT format or delete. So formatting the drive is not an option.
I have tried changing the permission by doing the following...

Right click on folder / Properties

Security / Advanced

Selecting "change" owner

In "Enter names" I type out the name of the new device and select "check names"

Then I select "replace owner on all subcontainers and objects"

I hit apply, and it tells me to close all the windows and reopen them for access

As soon as I attempt to delete the folder I get the same error. I have a windowsapp folder on drive and I can't delete it.

I want to be able to delete this folder so it's not consuming space on the drive.

 

WindowsApps Folder - Cannot change files despite being the owner and being logged in as Admin

Hi there,

I'm trying to gain write access to the WindowsApps folder. What I did:

1. Property -> Security -> Advanced.

2. Changed owner to my account that is currently logged on as admin.

3. Checked the box below "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects".

4. Set all permissions to "Full control" and confirmed.

When trying to rename a file I get prompted for admin rights, I confirm and then I get a second prompt that I need to get permissions from my own account that I'm currently logged on with.

How can I solve this?

Thanks in advance.