Windows 10: Microsoft Store installed a 100gb game without my knowledge or permission

Discus and support Microsoft Store installed a 100gb game without my knowledge or permission in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; First let me say, yes i have the auto update stuff disabledThe file itself is located within WindowsApps folder the one that is usually hidden , i have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by puffE1, Feb 15, 2022.

  1. puffE1 Win User

    Microsoft Store installed a 100gb game without my knowledge or permission


    First let me say, yes i have the auto update stuff disabledThe file itself is located within WindowsApps folder the one that is usually hidden , i have already uninstalled the game itself, via the windows xbox app but sadly it is still taking up space on my drive within the WindowsApps folder yes i have restarted my computer and refreshed. i have given permission to just about every name in hopes of the delete button JUST working but no etc. etc. . Soo how do i get rid of it?

    :)
     
    puffE1, Feb 15, 2022
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  2. Minecraft installation in Microsoft store

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand your concern as you are unable to install Minecraft in Microsoft Store. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Do you have any non-Microsoft antivirus program installed?
    • Does this issue occur for all games & apps from the store?
    • What is the date and time on the PC and ensure it is correct?
    • Do you get any error message or code?

    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and after every step check if you are able to install the game.

    Step 1: Reset the Windows Store Cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the
    Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

    Note:
    A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

    Step 2: Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Select the
    Start button, and then select Settings>Update & Security
    > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

    Step 3: If you have any non-Microsoft security/antivirus software installed, disable it temporarily and then try installing the game.

    Step 4: If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to

    create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
    .

    Regards,

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Feb 15, 2022
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  3. Naraus Win User
    Microsoft APP store downloading 100GB game CONSTANTLY AND WONT STOP

    I DO NOT WANT THIS 100GB GAME INSTALLED ON MY COMPUTER

    Why?

    BECAUSE IT IS 100GB AND KEEPS INSTALLING IT IN ON MY 256GB SSD.

    I DONT WANT IT, I HAVE TO KEEP FORMATTING MY SSD JUST TO GET RID OF IT BECAUSE THE FOLDER IT IS INSTALLED IN DOES NOT ALLOW THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCESS IT

    Why is there no option to not to have it download and install?

    Why is there no option to change the install location to maybe you know my 10TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF?!

    Why is Microsoft Store downloading and installing this game even though I haven't opened microsoft store?

    Why is there no way of removing apps from my microsoft store library?

    Why is there a "hide" button on the app in the library that does literally nothing because once you click "hide" the app is quiet clearly STILL THERE AND FULLY VISIBLE?

    Why is microsoft store completely evasive and entirely hostile towards the user?

    Why are moderators here so completely hostile and responding to users with pointless questions that have nothing to do with the subject it a poor attempt to make the user give up and accept all the bloatware and spyware that is flooding there system?

    and more impotently WHY IS THERE NO OPTION TO UNINSTALL APPS IN THE MICROSOFT STORE?
     
    Naraus, Feb 15, 2022
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  4. Microsoft Store installed a 100gb game without my knowledge or permission

    Trying to install games from Microsoft Store on Windows 10

    Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried each of these, with no results. I would also like to note that on the Microsoft Store app, in my library, the game is listed, however, no option to install it is given.
     
    TheSauce05, Feb 15, 2022
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