Can’t Access WindowsApps Folder? 3 Ways to Fix Permissions

Change the permissions if you can’t open WindowsApps folder

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The WindowsApps folder in Windows 10 stores the data related to the Microsoft Store apps. However, if you try to, you might get a message saying that you can’t access the WindowsApps folder.

Many reported that theWindowsApps folder is missing, but that’s a completely different issue we covered in a separate guide.

Today we’re going to focus on access problems related to this directory, so let’s get started.

Why don’t I have access to the WindowsApps folder?

How do I give myself access to WindowsApps folder?

1. Use the Take Ownership registry hack

2. Change Windowsapps folder permission manually

After doing that, you should be able to access this directory without issues:

3. Rename the Windowsapps folder

By following the steps in this article, you can fix all problems with the WindowsApp directory. To learn more, we have a great guide on how to find and access WindowsApps folder, so be sure to check it out.

Did we miss a solution? If so, let us know in the comments section below.

Can’t Access WindowsApps Folder? 3 Ways to Fix Permissions#

Why don’t I have access to the WindowsApps folder?#

How do I give myself access to WindowsApps folder?#

1. Use the Take Ownership registry hack#

2. Change Windowsapps folder permission manually#

3. Rename the Windowsapps folder#