Windows 10: Deleting an app from windows store

Discus and support Deleting an app from windows store in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So i know how to delete an app from windows store, but this is not normal. I have forza horizon 4 installed on my E: drive, today the store came with a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mr0rion, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Mr0rion Win User

    Deleting an app from windows store


    So i know how to delete an app from windows store, but this is not normal. I have forza horizon 4 installed on my E: drive, today the store came with a message saying forza was broken. it told me to reinstall it to fix it but i could not choose the E: drive so i installed it on another drive. now the gamefiles are still stuck on E: drive and i can't delete them. when i try to delete the folder it says i need SYSTEM rights, using admin doesn't help. please help me, i hope i dont have to format the disk...

    :)
     
    Mr0rion, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

    "Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

    "Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

    In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

    Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

    There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now.
    "

    Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store | Windows Central
     
    P4-630, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. Deleting an app from windows store

    Can't install apps from the Windows Store

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Navigate to the location,
    C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\DataStore.edb

    • Delete everything in this folder.
    Note: This shall delete all the Windows Store files and update. You may have to reinstall the updates.

    I suggest you to refer the following Microsoft help article and check if it helps.

    Why can’t I find or install an app from Windows store.

    I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store

    Note: The steps for Windows 8/8.1 applies to Windows 10 as well.



    Apps & Store

    Microsoft Store

    Hope this information helps. If you have any queries, let us know. Will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Mar 22, 2021
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