Windows 10: What is the C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Deleted folder?

Discus and support What is the C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Deleted folder? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi,I'm trying to clear out space and this folder is taking up 82 GB, and has 3.2 million files in it. I can't delete it, and I have no idea if I can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Bataquanganh, Nov 30, 2024.

  1. BATAQUANGANH
    Bataquanganh Win User

    What is the C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Deleted folder?


    Hi,I'm trying to clear out space and this folder is taking up 82 GB, and has 3.2 million files in it. I can't delete it, and I have no idea if I can should delete it, as it seems like the WindowsApps folder is quite sensitive and I shouldn't be messing around.Can someone help out? Can I delete this?P.S: Is there any way to delete this without having to change the permissions? I get that it's the easiest way but with this many files it just takes way too long.

    :)
     
    Bataquanganh, Nov 30, 2024
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  2. NAGARAJU_Y
    nagaraju_y Win User

    Is there any alternative to get back C:\\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps folder ?? i have deleted by my curiosity, help me to plzzzzz let me know

    help me to restore my windows store back, i got deleted my WindowsApps folder in

    "C:\\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps". Now i am unable to open store and whenever i tried to open it closes always.
     
    nagaraju_y, Nov 30, 2024
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  3. ZACKARY VANOSDOL
    Zackary Vanosdol Win User
    How to delete WindowsApps?

    Good day! I apologize that you are having this issue and I am hoping we can work through it and fix it.

    1. Click windows key + X > open a command prompt (admin) > type or copy these commands:

    takeown /f "%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps" /a /r /d y

    icacls "%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps" /inheritance:r /grant:r AdministratorsWhat is the C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Deleted folder? :(OI)(CI)F /t /c

    After this step, try to delete it again. It should be known that the windowsapps folder has insane security on it. It is extremely difficult to get rid of because it is vital to a lot of apps/services on Windows. It may not be possible. In the future, A lot
    of good Windows Apps will not work because the folder is missing and you may be out of luck if you ever need it again.
     
    Zackary Vanosdol, Nov 30, 2024
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  4. MARK0
    Mark0 Win User

    What is the C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Deleted folder?

    WindowsApps\Deleted and other subfolders

    Hello,
    listing the content of %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps, I see a bunch of folders which appear to have a special function. Namely:
    - Deleted
    - DeletedAllUserPackages
    - MovedPackages
    - Mutable
    - MutableBackup
    Does anybody have an idea of their purpose? Sure, I'm not going to mess around with them, just curious.
    Also, %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Deleted does contain one subdir:
    - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_...
    Funny, I never uninstalled the app. How could it end up there?
    Cheers,
    Mark
     
    Mark0, Nov 30, 2024
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