Windows 10: Can't delete WindowsApps folder on secondary drive after reinstalling Windows error 0x80070005

Discus and support Can't delete WindowsApps folder on secondary drive after reinstalling Windows error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I had my WindowsApps folder set up in the D drive. The other day I reinstalled Windows on my C drive, after which the folder on the D drive was not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Gisbitus, Dec 9, 2021.

  1. GISBITUS
    Gisbitus Win User

    Can't delete WindowsApps folder on secondary drive after reinstalling Windows error 0x80070005


    I had my WindowsApps folder set up in the D drive. The other day I reinstalled Windows on my C drive, after which the folder on the D drive was not recognized, but that was to be expected. The problem is that I now can't delete it, even after successfully changing the permissions to access it. After managing to get permissions, while trying to delete it the prompt will tell me that the files inside are no longer located inside the folder. As a second option, I tried changing where apps are installed in the settings, hoping the new folder would overwrite the older one. Windows asks me if I want

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    Gisbitus, Dec 9, 2021
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  2. JKTEDDY77
    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, Dec 9, 2021
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  3. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User
    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.
     
    cereberus, Dec 9, 2021
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  4. JKTEDDY77
    jkteddy77 Win User

    Can't delete WindowsApps folder on secondary drive after reinstalling Windows error 0x80070005

    WindowsApps folder can't be deleted on secondary disk


    I installed Macrium Reflect Free, went through these steps to create the media on a USB or CD.
    Don't forget to check the UEFI/MBR box if you are attempting this yourself.
    I then booted from it (spam-pressing F8 during startup),
    I clicked "browse my files for an image", but for real it open up a windows explorer interface.
    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.
     
    jkteddy77, Dec 9, 2021
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