Windows 10: Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't

Discus and support Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; A while ago I deleted Minecraft, and now when I go to reinstall it I get an error that leads me to the WindowsApps folder. I figured out how to get... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by overdoseoftoast, Mar 19, 2022.

  1. Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't


    A while ago I deleted Minecraft, and now when I go to reinstall it I get an error that leads me to the WindowsApps folder. I figured out how to get into it, but I can't delete anything in it. Below I'll link pictures too. If anybody needs me to elaborate let me know.https://i.imgur.com/keNBzsT.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/fhY6VP0.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/7OeQm49.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/EmhaBPW.png

    :)
     
    overdoseoftoast, Mar 19, 2022
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  2. 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, Mar 19, 2022
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  3. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 19, 2022
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  4. jkteddy77 Win User

    Need to delete files within the WindowsApps folder but can't

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    Hmm, which is faster. I attempted a Live Linux Drive already but it was very slow and would not boot, not to mention I don't know a thing about using linux.

    Would option 2 be easier? I looked at Macrium, but the install steps themselves are confusing me, and I fear not knowing how to navigate it once I boot to it.

    EDIT: I installed Macrium Reflect Free, went through these steps to create the media.
    Don't forget to check the UEFI/MBR box if you are attempting this yourself.
    I then booted to it, "browsed my files for an image", but for real, navigate to the WindowsApps folder on your secondary drive, and delete it. It doesn't disappear instantly, but when you exit the drive, and log back into windows, the folder will be gone.

    Thanks for the suggestion cereberus!
     
    jkteddy77, Mar 19, 2022
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