Windows 10: Change WindowsApps Install location to a specific folder

Discus and support Change WindowsApps Install location to a specific folder in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi guys, I was wondering if there's any way to change the install location to a specific folder and not just to a different drive? I changed the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RoikaLoL, Aug 19, 2020.

  1. Change WindowsApps Install location to a specific folder


    Hi guys,

    I was wondering if there's any way to change the install location to a specific folder and not just to a different drive? I changed the install location for WindowsApps from the default one to a different hard drive but since I have a specific folder structure set up, I want them to not be simply installed on D:\ but rather on D:\Folder\WindowsApps. Is there any way to accomplish this?

    thanks!

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    /u/RoikaLoL, Aug 19, 2020
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  2. Nicrite Win User

    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Aug 19, 2020
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  3. 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 19, 2020
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  4. Ramon Imp Win User

    Change WindowsApps Install location to a specific folder

    WindowsApps folder is empty

    Hi,

    WindowsApps folder is where files of all default and Store apps are stored. For us to effectively assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

    • Are you having issues with the Windows apps on your PC?
    • When was the last time you saw the contents of the the WindowsApps folder?
    • Were there any changes made prior to your concern?

    Regards.
     
    Ramon Imp, Aug 19, 2020
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