Windows 10: WindowsApps Folder taking huges amount of space

hello i notice a computer our compagnies that have a 256 GB HDD the windowsApps Folder is taking 190 GB of space some apps are not even installed like HiddenCityMysteryofShadows or DisneyMagicKingdoms etc...the folder is present with different version.so how can i remove theses folders even of the app is not installed i check add remove program ?it seems i can't do anything with powershell i will try again but few tries i was unable to delete thanks

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WindowsApps folder huge size

Using Windows 10 1809 version. My WindowsApps in Program Files is huge? How can I delete apps that I do not need or do not use. 5.2GB on 120GB drive is a lot. There is also WindowsApps in Windows folder.

I have attached a screenshot of the WindowsApps folder. What kind of junk there is. I already tried to delete apps using DISM, AppXprovisioned but the files stay in that folder.

 

WindowsApps folder says permissions are corrupted and need to be deleted, is this normal or critical?

According to your description, I suggest you try the following steps:

1. Navigate to the location C:\Program Files.
   
2. Right-click on the WindowsApps folder, and select Properties.
   
3. Turn to Security tab and click on Advanced.
   
4. Click on Change and then type Users in Enter the object name to select area.
   
5. Click on OK, then click Apply > OK. You can also add the TrustedInstaller to the users list and check if it takes effect.
   

However, you might be still not able to access the files. The workaround is to go inside the C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\, and repeat the same way with the Microsoft.WindowsStore* folders.

 

WindowsApps folder issues

A few ways to access that folder without causing damage are listed here:

Taking ownership of windowsapps folder - failed to process?