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WindowsApps Folder taking huges amount of space

Anonymous
2023-02-09T12:50:12+00:00

hello

i notice a computer our compagnies that have a 256 GB HDD the windowsApps Folder is taking 190 GB of space

some apps are not even installed like HiddenCityMysteryofShadows or DisneyMagicKingdoms etc...

the folder is present with different version.

so how can i remove theses folders even of the app is not installed i check add remove program ?

it seems i can't do anything with powershell i will try again but few tries i was unable to delete

thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-09T16:51:04+00:00

    Hello like i said i was able to delete folders with 7 zip as admin

    i free up like 110 gb so we are good but what and why these app are there and they never been installed ?

    Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-09T13:19:13+00:00

    like i said the folder is there but the app are not installed with the user that was logged

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  3. Sumit D - IA 169.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-02-09T13:50:08+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

    Try adding Take ownership to the right-click context menu, and delete it after taking ownership.

    Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)

    https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials...

    Execute it and press yes.

    Restart your PC.

    Right-click the file/folder and select Take ownership.

    Press yes.

    Try deleting the folder in Safe mode.

    Good luck!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-09T13:38:34+00:00

    Well

    i manage to delete some of the app in the app folder using 7-Zip as admin

    i gain alot of space deleting HiddenCityMysteryofShadows or DisneyMagicKingdoms and some candy crush folders

    regards

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-02-09T13:10:25+00:00

    You uninstall apps via Add/Remove dialogue

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