Windows 10: Can't delete WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program.

Discus and support Can't delete WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Let me just state that not giving users full control of their PC is absolutely **** unacceptable. What the **** is Microsoft thinking? Second, yes.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by XplosivBolts, Aug 21, 2020.

  1. Can't delete WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program.


    Let me just state that not giving users full control of their PC is absolutely **** unacceptable. What the **** is Microsoft thinking?

    Second, yes. I've tried changing permissions, it doesn't always work. Microsoft needs to unfuck the condescending view they have of their users. Windows 10 as a whole has given me more issues than Vista ever did. Give us back control of our operating system.

    :)
     
    XplosivBolts, Aug 21, 2020
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  2. S.cloris Win User

    WindowsApps folder says permissions are corrupted and need to be deleted, is this normal or critical?

    According to your description, I suggest you try the following steps:

    1. Navigate to the location C:\Program Files.
    2. Right-click on the WindowsApps folder, and select Properties.
    3. Turn to Security tab and click on Advanced.
    4. Click on Change and then type Users in Enter the object name to select area.
    5. Click on OK, then click Apply > OK. You can also add the TrustedInstaller to the users list and check if it takes effect.

    However, you might be still not able to access the files. The workaround is to go inside the C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\, and repeat the same way with the Microsoft.WindowsStore* folders.
     
    S.cloris, Aug 21, 2020
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  3. jkteddy77 Win User
    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 21, 2020
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  4. Can't delete WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program.

    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 WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program. :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't delete WindowsApps folder created by the Xbox program. :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 21, 2020
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