Windows 10: WindowsApps folder can't be deleted on secondary disk

Discus and support WindowsApps folder can't be deleted on secondary disk in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have an SSD (This PC) for Windows, HDD (secondary disk) for files and whatnot. Running Windows 10 64-bit Home. I saw that you could move apps to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by SkyTheDestroyer, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. SKYTHEDESTROYER
    SkyTheDestroyer Win User

    WindowsApps folder can't be deleted on secondary disk


    I have an SSD (This PC) for Windows, HDD (secondary disk) for files and whatnot. Running Windows 10 64-bit Home.

    I saw that you could move apps to another disk through Apps & features in Settings, so I decided to try it out.

    I moved an app to my secondary disk, and it cluttered up with like 3 folders (my personal folder, WindowsApps, wpsystem). Changed my mind on this, and moved the app back to my SSD.

    I tried deleting the extra folders left over...only to find out that WindowsApps can't be deleted on my secondary disk.

    So, basically:

    WindowsApps is completely empty on my secondary disk. I tried taking ownership, tried Unlocker, tried the administrator account, tried changing security options. They were all denied access, have no idea what to do next.

    Am I stuck with this empty WindowsApps folder on my secondary disk?

    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    SkyTheDestroyer, Nov 15, 2015
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  2. JOELEVESQUE69
    joelevesque69 Win User

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    Thank you

    I have tried "disk clean" defrag and the common solutions.

    I will try to delete the folders--there are many. I have backed up the c:\programs\windowsapps folder to a removable drive.

    I am sure many others are having their ssd cluttered. Mine has about 2 gig of clutter just in the windowsapps folder.

    Thanks again Joe
     
    joelevesque69, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. PAOLOZ999
    PaoloZ999 Win User
    False WindowBlinds detection blocking Fall Creators Update

    Thanks! This solution solved my problem.

    I had a forgotten downloaded trial of this software in a backup folder in my secondary data disk.

    Files deleted and now the upgrade is starting with no problems.

    But now i'm thinking about this: why ms update tools checks contents of my secondary backup disks without asking in any way?
     
    PaoloZ999, Nov 15, 2015
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  4. JKTEDDY77
    jkteddy77 Win User

    WindowsApps folder can't be deleted on secondary disk

    I installed Macrium Reflect Free, went through these steps to create the media on a USB or CD.
    Don't forget to check the UEFI/MBR box if you are attempting this yourself.
    I then booted from it (spam-pressing F8 during startup),
    I clicked "browse my files for an image", but for real it open up a windows explorer interface.
    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.
     
    jkteddy77, Jan 17, 2016
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