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WindowsApps is the default folder for Modern UI apps installed from the Windows Store. In other words, accessing WindowsApps reveals all apps installed from the Windows Store. Some users may wish to change administrative permissions for the WindowsApps folder to address issues with accessing the Windows Store on Windows 10, and they can find further information in this article from Mytour.
Accessing WindowsApps and Modifying Folder Permissions for Windows Store Apps in Windows 10
Step 1: Access the Windows Explorer manager by navigating to My Computer > C:\ drive > Program Files folder.
Step 2: Switch to the View tab > click on Hidden items.
Here, you will find a hidden folder named WindowsApps. Click to access WindowsApps. By default, the folder will require administrative permissions. Click on the security tab link at this point.
Alternatively, you can right-click on the WindowsApps folder > choose Properties to open the WindowsApps settings interface.
Step 3: Inside WindowsApps Properties, click on the Security tab > then proceed to select Advanced.
Step 4: Within the Advanced Security Settings window, click on the Change link. A User Access Control prompt will appear, simply press Yes to continue.
Step 5: In the next interface, you can modify the ownership rights of the application downloaded from the Windows Store. By default, these applications will be under system ownership, restricting user access to WindowsApps. To make changes, click the Change link next to Owner: TrustedInstaller.
Step 6: In the Select User or Group dialog that appears, click on the Check Names option to alter the application's ownership name. Press OK to proceed.
Step 7: Now the ownership of WindowsApp applications belongs to the user. Before pressing Apply > OK to confirm the changes, make sure to check the Replace owner on sub containers and objects option.
The ownership transition process begins and may take a few minutes. Please be patient and wait until the process is complete.
After the conversion process is complete, you will see the folder's owner directly appearing at the beginning of the WindowsApp directory.
Thus, Mytour has introduced to you the method of accessing and modifying access rights for WindowsApps on Windows 10.
WindowsApps is a directory that manages numerous applications, including the Windows Store. It's noteworthy that WindowsApp is also a leading cause of various errors in applications utilizing the Modern UI interface, such as the Windows Store. Many encountering issues accessing the Windows Store can potentially resolve them by adjusting the access permissions for WindowsApps, as detailed in this article.
In cases where repairing the Windows Store is not feasible, users can uninstall and reinstall it to restore its functionalities to their initial state. However, before uninstalling, it's essential to be familiar with the procedures before and after removal to avoid any unexpected issues.
