Windows 10: Windows asks me to delete files from my secondary drive

Discus and support Windows asks me to delete files from my secondary drive in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I recently did a fresh windows 10 installation and have multiple drives for games. When I opened the Microsoft Store I realized all of my games where... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Roy_yiii, Mar 10, 2021.

  1. /U/ROY_YIII
    /u/Roy_yiii Win User

    Windows asks me to delete files from my secondary drive


    I recently did a fresh windows 10 installation and have multiple drives for games. When I opened the Microsoft Store I realized all of my games where gone from my installed library, while it would be no problem at all to redownload all of the games, I do not want to lose my other files on that hdd and was wondering if there was a way for me to locate the files on it instead of formatting my drive. It literally prompts me with "Delete other apps? This drive has apps from another device. To use this drive, the other apps must first be deleted. Do you want to continue?"

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    /u/Roy_yiii, Mar 10, 2021
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  2. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Mar 10, 2021
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  3. JKTEDDY77
    jkteddy77 Win User
    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 10, 2021
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  4. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User

    Windows asks me to delete files from my secondary drive

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    There are two tools essential tools that everyone one should always have - Macrium Reflect Free and a dishwasher. *Smile.
     
    cereberus, Mar 10, 2021
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