Windows 10: Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?

Discus and support Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I set the Storage option for Windows Store to start installing apps too my D:/ Because of that, it created a folder called WindowsApps. Now it's time... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jkteddy77, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. jkteddy77 Win User

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    I set the Storage option for Windows Store to start installing apps too my D:/
    Because of that, it created a folder called WindowsApps.
    Now it's time that I want to delete that folder, and all access is denied.

    I tried changing the permissions to my admin account and all, but I'm still not able to remove it.
    Is there any way for me to remove this folder without having to reformat the drive?

    :)
     
    jkteddy77, Jan 18, 2016
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  2. Erika Aro Win User

    WindowApps folder

    Hi,

    Renaming the WindowsApps folder won't rebuild a new WindowsApps folder. We'd like to know what are you trying to do that requires the deletion of
    WindowsApps.

    We'll wait for your reply.
     
    Erika Aro, Jan 18, 2016
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  3. Can't install Windows Store apps to SD card

    The cache reset did not work. The storage was set to sd card. It appears that 3 folders are created on the SD card for the store, WindowsApps, WpSystem, and WUDownloadCache. What should the permissions be for these folders? I have access denied for WindowsApps.

    Edit: Just for the record, I deleted the WpSystem and WUDownloadCache folders on the SD card and it allowed installation of Store app to the SD card. WindowsApps could not be deleted due to access denied.
     
    Resourceful, Jan 18, 2016
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  4. cereberus Win User

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?

    First of all, unless you reset pc storage back to C drive, you could run into problems, just deleting it.

    The easiest way to delete it is to create a live linux drive and boot from it, then just delete the folder from there.

    Alternatively, you can do it booting from a Macrium Rescue Drive using its 'file explorer.
     
    cereberus, Jan 18, 2016
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  5. jkteddy77 Win User
    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, Jan 18, 2016
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  6. cereberus Win User
    There are two tools essential tools that everyone one should always have - Macrium Reflect Free and a dishwasher. Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive? :).
     
    cereberus, Apr 4, 2018
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