Windows 10: Can't open apps installed in the "Program Files" folder

Discus and support Can't open apps installed in the "Program Files" folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently wanted to try out audio equalizers to improve sound so I installed Equalizer APO from SourceForge.net. After I had it downloaded I went... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AnthonyLeonL, Jun 25, 2021.

  1. ANTHONYLEONL
    AnthonyLeonL Win User

    Can't open apps installed in the "Program Files" folder


    I recently wanted to try out audio equalizers to improve sound so I installed Equalizer APO from SourceForge.net. After I had it downloaded I went through the setup screen and it asked me to reboot the system, so I did.As the start screen faded to my desktop, I see a bunch of blank page app icons. They were probably the apps installed in the Program Files folder. I tried to open them but they didn't work. Most of the apps that didn't work are pre-installed apps like mail, cameras, maps. The microsoft store plus the apps and games from it also don't work.To first fix this I tried to uninstall

    :)
     
    AnthonyLeonL, Jun 25, 2021
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  2. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User

    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Jun 25, 2021
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  3. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Can't open apps installed in the "Program Files" folder ;)
    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.
     
    Anusha, Jun 25, 2021
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  4. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    Can't open apps installed in the "Program Files" folder

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Jun 25, 2021
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