Windows 10: How do I repair/reinstall WindowsApps

I updated the permission on the WindowsApps folder in an attempt to get a game controller to work with a game, and now the game won't load; It involved changing the folder's permissions to the current user from TrustedInstaller.


After performing the initial change, it said the "Users MYCOMP\Users" permission has an error where it says "This access control entry is corrupt. Delete it and create a new one."


The game didn't load, and still doesn't after I changed it back to TrustedInstaller. I also attempted a System Restore, but it only had a restore point for the C drive, whereas the WindowsApp folder is on a different drive.


How would I do an automated repair on the program? I'm fine with deleting the WindowsApp folder or uninstalling it somehow and reinstalling the game, which is the only app I use it for as far as I can tell.

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WINDOWSAPPS FILE

Hi,

For us to provide you an accurate resolution regarding your WindowsApps folder issue, we would like to know the following:

• Were there any updates made on your computer prior to this concern?
• Send us a screenshot of your WindowsApps and WindowsAppsOld folders so that we can double check the issue.
• When did the issue first begin?
• What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to resolve this?

We look forward to your response.

 

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.

 

Can't reinstall WindowsApps

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

1) What is the exact error you get while reinstalling apps?

I suggest you to check the with different user account.

To Create a new user account refer to the below steps:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Choose Accounts and then
select Other User Accounts towards the left.

3. Select
Add an Account.

4. Enter a
user name and hit Next.

5. Click on
Finish.

6. Sign out from the
current Account and Log into the new account.

7. Check if issue persists.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to reinstall Windows 10 default apps and check if it helps.

1) Open PowerShell as an administrator. To do this, click the Start button to open the Start menu, go to
All apps > Windows PowerShell and right-click on Windows PowerShell.

Click Run as administrator from the dropdown menu. You may see a pop-up window asking you if you want to allow this app to make changes to your computer -- click
Yes to proceed.

2) Type or paste the following code into the PowerShell window:

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"

3) Press the Enter key.

Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.