Windows 10: I tried to delete MSFS202 and now I have ghost files

Discus and support I tried to delete MSFS202 and now I have ghost files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I had an issue with MSFS2020 staying open in the background after closing it normally or with ALT + F4. I did this and then decided to uninstall it via... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bs5.d3v0nte, May 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM.

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    I tried to delete MSFS202 and now I have ghost files


    I had an issue with MSFS2020 staying open in the background after closing it normally or with ALT + F4. I did this and then decided to uninstall it via the Xbox app forgetting that it was still open in the background app so I closed it via task manager. After I closed it, I had a UACS prompt come up, which I denied, and then it said it was uninstalled but I still have space taken up. I've checked properties and it only says 59GB is being used. When I check TreeSize, they tell me 86.8Gb is being used but I can't find anything.

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    bs5.d3v0nte, May 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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