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Full permissions for all files?

Anonymous
2019-11-23T16:49:15+00:00

Hi, currently having another issue. Excuse my little rant.

There are two files I want to delete or rename. In this instance, it is because they are intro videos for a game off the microsoft store that take 2-3 minutes to watch each time the game loads before you get to the main menu. I understand watching them when you launch the game for the first time, but forcing you to wait 2-3 minutes every time you start up the game is just silly and I know that with the steam version you can just delete or rename these two files to fix this issue, but I have tried a few things and simply cannot fix this here.

I have tried taking full permissions of the main directory "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" that the game is stored within. I have tried taking full permission of the individual folder the game is in. But when I try to edit permissions of the files within the game folder, I just get "You do not have permission to view or edit this object's permission settings" or when using takeown, "INFO: Access is denied".

This is absolutely rediculous and I am extremely frustrated I cannot even rename these files on my own personal computer. I can understand it may be to prevent a virus or other unauthorised app from making these changes but I am manually trying to do this. **Why am I unable to do this as the system owner and administrator?**So, recap, modifying folder and subfiles does not work. Modifying the permissions of the actual files does not work. takeown does not work. I have also restarted my computer in case the files/folders were locked, does not work.****I also understand that it is only a 2-3 minute wait, but not only is this 100% avoidable with the steam version of the game and a simple file rename, imagine watching paint dry as that is exactly how it feels after you have watched these same into videos numerous times which cannot be skipped from within the app/game itself and THERE IS A WAY TO SOLVE THIS, but windows is stopping me from doing it. I am also sure there are other people with this issue, and there may be other similar issues down the line with other apps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-11-24T06:03:23+00:00

    Thanks for the reply, but no good. Again excuse my rant, I highly doubt it will be heard by someone of importance but this is a major issue I believe needs attention.

    I've spent another few hours today researching my issue, it turns out that Windows Store apps are completely locked down and completely ignore permissions changes. The only workaround is running Linux which completely ignores permissions set by windows but I don't want to be doing that when there should ideally be a way to fix this from within Windows.

    I am also coming across other issues with this particular game, which can be fixed by editing one file contained within the game folder, but due to lack of permissions I can't fix it.

    So, need to edit that one line in a config file contained within the apps' folder as it is an option set by a variable in a text file, but not within the UI of the game/app itself? Need to edit a word in the executable with a hex editor so it runs more stable on your system? Need to install an addon or plugin for the app that reads from a subfolder in the main directory? Want to install a mod or two for a game/app as you have finished it and want to play it again but differently? Well, thats too bad, M icrosoft says no. This is not an issue with other platforms such as Steam, Epic Games' Launcher, Blizzard App, Origin, or uPlay to name a few of the more popular 'stores'. This is a completely isolated issue with the Windows Store.

    It may be intended to stop viruses/malware/piracy but when someone wants to modify files on their own system, they should be able to. This not only ruins the experience for the end user if they do need to make necessary changes to an app or game (and can't), but it hurts the developer as well, since if the end user is getting a bad experience they are much less likely to purchase from them in the future.

    I will be avoiding Windows Store apps like the plague from now on. This is absolutely ridiculous, Microsoft.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-11-23T17:06:26+00:00

    Hi, I'm David an independent advisor and user just like you. I'll do my best to help you with this.

    Windows is clearly pretty determined not to let you mess with those files! It sometimes help to boot in to Safe Mode first and then try to get access. Also just in case it actually makes the game not work I would maybe rename rather than delete them. Easier to put them back in that case!

    I'm sure you're aware how to get to Safe Mode, but here's the details anyway: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/...

    Regards,

    David

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