Windows 10: How do I fix file permissions for C:\Program Files\WindowsApps? I changed the permissions...

So like the question says I changed the file perms for C:\Program Files\WindowsApps so I could add something for an app. I wanted to know where a game of mine was installed but after I knew where it was installed i wanted to change it back but now i dont know what the permissions where before and how to reset them? please help me.

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permissions in c:/program files/ windowsapps/ have changed

Hi Josu

I am Dave, an Independent Advisor, I will help you with this . . .

Did you change the permissions on the WindowsApps folder, that is the most protected folder on a Windows 10 system and changing those permissions usually bricks all UWP apps in Windows 10

Click your Start Button, then just type cmd

From the resulting list, right click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as Administrator'

Paste this command into Command Prompt and press Enter:

icacls "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" /reset /t /c /q

Wait for that command to complete, then restart (not shut down) your PC

If that command did not reset the permissions on that folder, then to be honest, resetting Windows 10 will be your only option . . .

 

permissions in c:/program files/ windowsapps/ have changed

permissions in c:/program files/ windowsapps/ have changed and I can not change them error is Windows cannot access the specific device, path or file You may not have appropriate permissions to access them .

most app's and all troubleshooters will not work, internet drops out and issues with sound

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Microsoft Edge Version 87.0.658.0 (Official build) dev (64-bit)

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Fix permissions of C:\Program Files\WindowsApps

Restore WindowsApps permissions as follows, using an elevated command prompt:

source: Reset default ACLs for C:\Program Files\WindowsApps