Windows 10: WindowsApps file path does not exist.

I cant remember where this started as I began using steam instead of the microsoft store for games, but recently since gamepass is continually releasing new games on PC, i decided to give it another shot.


Whenever I download a game it goes smoothly. right to C: drive. But upon launching the game, I get an error notification saying the file path does not exist. I have tried taking ownership of the WindowsApps folder to attempt to find the files, and I did. They're sitting right there, intact and ready to use. But as soon as I try to launch the game from inside the folder, it says to double check whether I searched it right and that windows cant find it.


So not only can I not launch the app from the desktop, but I cant even launch it from the file location. The only thing I can think of is that I need an external harddrive to connect to my PC in order to direct the downloads to a different folder.


I have attempted to direct them to a different folder on my main harddrive but it doesnt let me select anything other than C: drive.


Please help!

:)

 

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.

 

Add a path to $PATH?

what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.

 

Add a path to $PATH?

Yeah, I think you're right. I think the purpose of the echo command was to check if ~/bin was in the $PATH file. My problem is that I can't decipher the output and I don't know how to add ~/bin to the $PATH file.

Just for clarification, the snippet of instructions I gave is just a few steps in the installation process. Nothing is actually supposed to be installed with those steps.

Thanks for the reply.