Windows 10: Cant delete WindowsApps folder Had an issue with Xbox app on installing from a different drive

I was trying to fix my Xbox app installation problem when i found a fix which is to simply delete the game folder in the WindowsApps folderBut for my case i couldn't. It said something like "You need permission to perform this action" Screenshot belowI've tried everything i could like:-Going in safe boot and deleting it there but it said it had an error0x80070780-Tried changing the folder ownership to me didn't work-Using commands from PowerShell and Command Prompt. No luck-renaming the folder did not work-scanning for malware did not workPlease i would highly appreciate if someone were to

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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!

 

C windows installer folder - Delete?

He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink
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.

 

Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?

There are two tools essential tools that everyone one should always have - Macrium Reflect Free and a dishwasher. *Smile.