Windows 10: *Hard Topic to Fix* Not allowed to copy files in the WindowsApps folder EVEN on the...

I've tried EVERYTHING.Using Process Hacker to get system permsExplore ++I used the administrator accountWsAppBak.exeBUT YET ALL FAIL!!!! I truly think Microsoft should stop doing ARE you sure? Also, if you are wondering what I was trying to do, I was trying to block Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 from the internet. And the main reason why I would want to block the app from using the internet is that I want to use OFFLINE mode instead of that pathetic xbox login.I also made a video of what happened.https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArQLyjGSRb54gWItZasRr0GuhCITBy the way you'll need to download the v

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Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.

 

Copying files into WindowsApps directory

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please note that it is not advised to make any changes in the WindowsApps folder, as it can cause issues while using the pre-installed apps. However, to be on a safer side you can always create a system restore point to restore the PC to the state
where everything was working fine. Refer the article to
Create a system restore point

Kindly follow the steps mentioned below to take ownership of WindowsApps folder.

1. Click on the Search Bar on the left hand side of the
   Taskbar.
   
2. Now type CMD, right click on it, and select
   Run as Administrator.
   
3. Type in the following command: icacls "%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps" /grant Administrators:F
   
4. Once the above command is successfully executed run the following command:
   icacls "%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps" /grant Administrators:F /t
   
5. Type Exit and hit enter.
   
6. Restart the PC.
   

After the restart you should be able to make changes inside the WindowsApps folder.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of troubleshooting steps to assist you better.

Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator