Windows 10: How do i shrink my WindowsApps folder?

Discus and support How do i shrink my WindowsApps folder? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My WindowsApps folder is > 400GB and i have no idea why. can't access it to look either, because it's a system file. I can't format the file as the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TheT99, Nov 21, 2023.

  1. THET99
    TheT99 Win User

    How do i shrink my WindowsApps folder?


    My WindowsApps folder is > 400GB and i have no idea why. can't access it to look either, because it's a system file. I can't format the file as the format option is greyed out i think this is because "trustedinstaller" is the file owner. if i can provide more info i will, however I'm at a loss at the moment.

    :)
     
    TheT99, Nov 21, 2023
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  2. MURPH_434
    Murph_434 Win User

    WindowsApp Folder

    It is already installed. In accordance with your suggestion, I have created a folder for it under Program Files and moved it there. Thanks. I would still be interested in understanding why I cannot get access to the WindowsApps folder, even after following all the steps I can follow online. Any insights please?
     
    Murph_434, Nov 21, 2023
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  3. S.CLORIS
    S.cloris Win User
    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.
     
    S.cloris, Nov 21, 2023
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  4. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

    How do i shrink my WindowsApps folder?

    Callender, Nov 21, 2023
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