Windows 10: Cant uninstall WindowsApp files after windows reinstallation

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  1. /U/T_EIGHTEEN
    /u/T_Eighteen Win User

    Cant uninstall WindowsApp files after windows reinstallation


    So i have a big issue. I had several WindowsApp folders on different drives. I reinstalled my Operating System to fix several issues and now Windows store doesnt detect those installed games and when i go to change the windows apps install location it asks me to delete the apps already in that folder, i click yes but it doesn't delete them.

    Tried changing permissions to access the folders to delete the installed games but even then it says i don't have permission to do so So now im stuck with useless games that i cant play and which is taking up nearly 100Gb of storage.

    How can i override the windows permissions to delete the games?

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    /u/T_Eighteen, Jan 6, 2020
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  2. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User

    WINDOWSAPPS FILE

    Hi,

    For us to provide you an accurate resolution regarding your WindowsApps folder issue, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any updates made on your computer prior to this concern?
    • Send us a screenshot of your WindowsApps and WindowsAppsOld folders so that we can double check the issue.
    • When did the issue first begin?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to resolve this?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Jan 6, 2020
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  3. JPIERCE55
    jpierce55 Win User
    Reinstall Windows?

    You don't need to reinstall windows. Go to the device manager and remove uninstall the processor and motherboard drivers listed. When you start the system back up you should be able to re-install the new ones. I just changed my mobo/processor Friday, everything is fine.

    BTW I have seen some reviews that state practically no difference in using more than 2gb of ram.
     
    jpierce55, Jan 6, 2020
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  4. SHER AMO
    Sher Amo Win User

    Cant uninstall WindowsApp files after windows reinstallation

    uninstall/reinstall

    Hi Patricia,

    There are several reasons why your game can't be uninstall. It's either the programs are not properly installed, or there are missing and corrupted files on your operating system. To help us determine the appropriate troubleshooting steps to resolve your
    concern, we'd like to ask a few questions:

    • What is the name of the game that you want to uninstall then reinstall?
    • How did you install this game?
    We look forward to your response.
     
    Sher Amo, Jan 6, 2020
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