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According to the hard drive disk space analyzer WizTree, the folder C:\Program Files\WindowsApps is taking up a ton of storage space. Most of the folders there are from pre-installed software, mostly games. I want to delete the unneeded folders.

WizTree's analysis

I was able to enter the WindowsApps folder, which previously I didn't have permission to enter. I updated my permissions to have everything except Special permissions (which I doubt is needed).

My current permissions for the WindowsApps folder

When I try to delete one of the folders I'm asked for Administrator permission, which I approve. Then, however, I'm told I need permission from myself to make changes to the folder.

Need permission from myself

One thing I noticed was that there was a difference in the security groups between the WindowsApps and the folder I'm trying to delete: the one I'm trying to delete has a Users (DESKTOP-WWWWWWW\Users) group which only has Read and Special permissions permissions.

When I tried to use the terminal to delete the folders it output Access is denied after me confirming that I wanted to delete each folder. Here's the output.

How can I delete folders in the WindowsApps directory?

Edit: Version 10.0.17134, Build 17134. I was looking at Add/Remove Programs as well as the Control Panel menu for programs.

  • @Ramhound I don't think there's a problem with WizTree; it and the folder properties in Windows Explorer show the same size. – TheKingElessar Aug 16 '19 at 22:33
  • @Ramhound Unfortunately uninstalling them wasn't enough for me, they aren't listed under installed programs but the folders are still there. I'll take a look at the question you linked, thanks! I'll also try installing/uninstalling the programs that still have folders, maybe that will help. – TheKingElessar Aug 16 '19 at 22:40
  • To anyone who stumbles upon this, the solution here worked perfectly. I was able to delete any folder I wanted, clearing up ~20gb of space from "uninstalled" programs! https://superuser.com/a/1365110/1076943 – TheKingElessar Aug 24 '19 at 19:27

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