Windows 10: WindowsApps DeletedAllUserPackages

Hey there so I had some space taken by a file called DeletedAllUserPackages, is it ok to delete it or leave it alone? It takes up 8gb of space in the WindowsApps folder

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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

 

WindowsApps\Deleted and other subfolders

Hello Feuer,
thanks for your reply.
Sure it's well known you're not supposed to play around with the content of %ProgramFiles%. That's even more true for %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps. There's a reason if the access is restricted by default. Also, avoid to follow random guides on the web that suggest to take ownership of stuff you're not supposed to own.
By the way, there's a simple way to access these folders in read-only mode without messing up ownerships. Open an elevated cmd prompt and point it to the desired folder:
Code:

Still, I like to know how things work. Do you know exactly when and why things are moved to %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages?
Cheers,
Mark

 

WINDOWSAPPS FILE

Hi,

For us to provide you an accurate resolution regarding your WindowsApps folder issue, we would like to know the following:

• Were there any updates made on your computer prior to this concern?
• Send us a screenshot of your WindowsApps and WindowsAppsOld folders so that we can double check the issue.
• When did the issue first begin?
• What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to resolve this?

We look forward to your response.