How do I remove a folder from Windows apps?

Right-click the WindowsApps folder and select the Delete option. Quick tip: If you get a message trying to delete the folder, try one or two times again until the folder is deleted.

Can I safely delete WindowsApps folder?

As a result, it is completely safe to delete WindowsApps folder from any drive on your PC except the system drive. However, if you really need to delete the WindowsApps folder included in your C drive, you must make sure the apps contained in it are no longer useful.

What is in the WindowsApps folder?

The WindowsApps folder, as we’ve mentioned, is a restricted folder containing Microsoft Store apps. It also contains some Windows apps that use the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app style (as introduced in Windows 8), such as the Your Phone app (yourphone.exe).

Why can’t I move apps on Windows 10?

If you see a “Move” button that’s grayed out, you’ve selected a Microsoft-provided app that was included with Windows 10. You can’t move those apps, either. You can only move apps you’ve installed from the Store.

How do I delete a folder in Program Files?

If you really want to delete this folder take ownership of it. To fix this problem with the CA folder, take ownership of the folder (as an administrator) and give yourself full rights. Right click the folder, click on properties, go to the security tab and click on Advanced and then click on the Owner tab.

What is locking this folder?

Locked Folder keeps them hidden and protected by your device screen lock.

Is WindowsApps folder necessary?

The WindowsApps folder is a hidden folder on Windows, which contains the files that make up all the default applications. It is used to store every application you download from the Microsoft Store.

How do I edit the Windows app folder?

To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

1. Right click on the main folder and choose ‘Properties’.
2. Click the ‘Security’ tab .
3. Look towards the bottom right hand side and click ‘Advanced’.
4. Click the ‘Owner’ tab and click ‘Edit’.
5. Under Owner, click on ‘Change’ link.
6. Type ‘Everyone’ and click on Apply and OK.

Is WindowsApps folder important?

How do I move Windows apps?

Moving Windows Store apps to another drive

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. Click on Apps & features.
4. Select the app you want.
5. Click the Move button.
6. Select the destination drive from the drop-down menu.
7. Click the Move button to relocate the app.

How do I move apps from C drive to D drive?

Move Programs in Apps & Features

1. Right-click Windows icon and select “Apps and Features”. Or Go to Settings > Click “Apps” to open Apps & features.
2. Select the program and click “Move” to continue, then select another hard drive such as D: drive to move the selected app to and click “Move” to confirm.