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In this tutorial, we will be listing the steps to access the WindowsApps folder in Windows 10. WindowsApps folder contains files and data related to the apps installed from the Windows Store, cache files and data of progressive Windows Apps, Universal Windows Platform, Electron, etc. Earlier these files were present under Program Files. However, now they have all been moved inside the subfolder labeled WindowsApps.
To modify or access any system-level files, administrative privilege is required. This is something that most of you might very well be aware of. However, rules are slightly different if you wish to access this folder. Even if you are the admin of your PC, you can’t directly access the WindowsApp folder in Windows 10.
If you are logged in as an administrator, you may try it right away. First off, make sure the Hidden Files option is enabled (click on View in the top menu bar and you’ll see that option). Now, head over C:Program Files and double click the WindowsApp folder. You will get a pop-up: You currently don’t have permission to access this folder. It will prompt you to click on Continue to access this folder. Doing so will throw another pop-up: You have been denied access to this folder.
So, to access this folder, you will have to change the permission and ownership from System to Admin. That is, you are taking over the administrative rights from the System. Now that the background is clear, let us have a look at the steps to access WindowsApp Folder in Windows 10.Accessing WindowsApps Folder in Windows 10
*Log in as an administrator, head over to C:Program Files, right-click on the WindowsApp folder and select Properties.
*Next, select the Security tab and click on Advanced.
*Under the Permissionentries section, select TrustedInstaller and click on Change next to Owner.
*Type in your account username in the object name box. If you aren’t sure of the username, head over to C:Users and you’ll see a folder named after your account username. That name needs to be entered here. Make sure to enter the correct username. Otherwise, you won’t be able to access the WindowsApp folder on your Windows 10 PC.
*Next, click on Check Names. The object name field should now be updated with your computer’s location. Once done, click OK.
*Now, checkmark the box next to Replace owner on sub containers and objects. Finally, click Apply > OK.
*That’s it. You could now easily access the WindowsApp folder in Windows 10.
Finally, Windows will now change the ownership of each and every file. Moreover, this trick isn’t just limited to this folder. These rules are universally applicable to any folder that is owned by your System and whose rights you wish to transfer to yourself (admin). However, if you are still facing any issues while accessing the said folder, drop in your queries in the comments section below.
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From the Windows 8 onward, Microsoft has enabled non-touch devices running the Windows OS, like desktop PC systems to install and run the applications from the Windows Store. The main advantage of installing and using applications from the Windows Store is that the applications will be safe from any malware and will be light-weight thus consuming less hard drive space of your Windows PC. However, you will not be able to normally find the installation files of the Windows Apps installed from the Windows Store. This is because they are hidden within your Windows 10 system. If you are searching on how to access WindowsApps folder in Windows 10 powered desktops, then today we bring you a guide on the same.Windows App StoreHow to Access Windows Apps Folder in Windows 10?Windowsapps Folder Delete
Similar to the files of any other applications installed on your Windows 10 system, files of applications that are installed from the Windows Store onto your Windows 10 PC are also stored on your PC itself.
Below is how you can access the Windows Apps folder in Windows 10 easily.
*Launch the My Computer (also known as “This PC”) app on your desktop.
*From the window that appears, click on the “Local Disk (C:)” option.
*From the list that appears, double-click on “Program Files”.
*When the Program Files window opens, click on the “View” tab and enable the “Hidden Items” option to display the hidden files and folders on your Windows 10 system.
*Now, search for the “WindowsApps” folder.
*This is where all the installation files of applications downloaded from the Windows Store are stored.
After finding the WindowsApps folder, if you try opening the folder, you will get a dialog box that says “You have been denied permission to access this folder”. This error repeats even if you try opening the folder as the System Administrator.Windowsapps FolderHow to open Windows Apps folder in Windows 10
*Using your mouse, right-click on the “WindowsApps” folder.
*From the drop-down menu that appears, click on the option that says “Properties”.
*When the new Properties window shows up, switch to the “Security” tab and within the Security section, click on the button that says “Advanced”.
*From the window that appears, click on the “Change” button available next to the “Owner:” field.
*Now from the new window that appears, again click on the “Change” button next to the “TrustedInstaller” field.
*A new window called “Select User or Group” will now open.
*From this window, in the text area provided under the “Enter the object name to select” title, enter the username with Administrator powers in your Windows 10 system.
*Click on the “OK” button.
*In the window that you saw in Step 5, make sure a new field that says “Replace Owner on Subcontainers and Objects” now appears and the checkbox next to this field is ticked.
*Click on the “Apply” and “OK” button to save the changes.
*You will now be prompted about the change of ownership, wait until this process completes.
*Now you can open the WindowsApp folder like any other folder on your Windows 10 system.Windowsapps DirectoryFinal WordsGet App Windows
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