Windows 10: Unable to delete apps that are taking up space.

Discus and support Unable to delete apps that are taking up space. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Please can someone help? I downloaded some apps onto an SD card but they wouldn't work. So I removed the SD card. Now these apps are taking up room... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TrepidSeal58272, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. Unable to delete apps that are taking up space.


    Please can someone help?

    I downloaded some apps onto an SD card but they wouldn't work. So I removed the SD card. Now these apps are taking up room on my tablet which I need. I have tried to remove them but get error code:0x8000000e. I have also tried resetting them but that doesn't work either.

    :)
     
    TrepidSeal58272, Sep 21, 2018
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  2. UserTen Win User

    Unable to Use Unallocated Space to Extend Partition


    Okay...thanks. Will look at it tomorrow. FYI, I figured out how to get that unformatted G partition back into D.

    In Disk Management, I right clicked G and selected "Delete Volume." That rendered the partition as unallocated. I was then able to extend D with that space.

    Thanks again for all of the help!




    Unable to delete apps that are taking up space. [​IMG]
     
    UserTen, Sep 21, 2018
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Sep 21, 2018
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  4. Jay Jap Win User

    Unable to delete apps that are taking up space.

    Deleting apps

    Hello Kelly,

    We would like to know more information about your issue so that we will know why you are unable to delete applications on your computer:

    • What changes/updates have you made prior to the issue?
    • Is there an error message when you try to uninstall an application?

    In the meantime, I would suggest that you try the steps in this article on
    how to uninstall apps and programs in Windows 10.

    We will wait for your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Sep 21, 2018
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