Windows 10: Install WindowsApps into subfolder instead of root?

Due to lack of storage, i have collected quite a few drives in my system over the years.

Whats annoying about that is, when ever i install a single windowsapp (mostly games due to their increasing size) on a drive, Windows clutters the root directory full with shit for updates, keys, temporary folders, etc.

https://preview.redd.it/m8ukdmf7527...bp&s=5239eae32b4f66c20d4e6d2bfed21cedaf67addb

So my problem now is, i want to move Windows specific stuff into a subfolder, because it messes up and clutters my folderstructure.

Is it possible to do that, because in the regular Windows dialogue to move Apps, i can only Choose a drive, but not a path?

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Windows Security. Allow user access only to subfolder and not root

I've tried to search about this there and here, but hadn't found a solution.

SITUATION
I have a following folders structure:
root
----|A
----|B
--------|B1
--------|B2
----|C
I need to give permission for user to access only folder B2 and deny access to any root folders. I want to lock user inside this folder.

WORKAROUND
After reading this, I almost achieved it doing these two steps:

1. I gave the only "Traverse Folder/Execute File" permission for desired user to root folder and forced this permission to all subfolders.
2. I disabled inheritance for folder B2 and gave "Full control" permission for desired user.

In this way user can't access root folder's content, but can access B2 folder directly through direct link or shortcut.

PROBLEM
The problem is that user can get one directory "up" from his folder and see root folder B with subfolder B1 along with B2. He can even go inside B1 directory and see all files inside. Although he can't access main root folder root - Windows shows "Access denied" error. Windows Security was always very messy but now I'm out of ideas.

 

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.