Windows 10 I can't get permissions for the WindowsApps.

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Oleg Pt

It was the first time I directly downloaded application from Store. When I was downloading game "Outer Worlds", choosed non-system disk (P:) as install device (however in "Settings -> System -> Default Storage for new items" there was disk (C:)) After complete download there was an error "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{long name of folder with numbers} Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item".

Ok, maybe it was because of settings. I deleted the game (from Start), deleted all WindowsApps folders on disk P, changed Default storage for new items on disk P and reinstalled the game. No effect, same error. Windows tries to find the game on "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\". Ok, fine. Deleted the game, deleted all WindowsApps folders on P, changed settings back, reinstalled the game on disk C. No effect, same error. Why?

The game is in right folder, but no - "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item". I know, all folders in WindowsApps is owned by System. With cmd chandged owner for all inner folders and files to my account. Same error.


Tried other games from store (Angry Birds 2, Astroneer). Downloaded them to P, to C - no errors. Xbox beta App - same error BUT from install folder (WindowsApps\MicrosoftGameApp...) I can execute app with .exe file without any problem.


Already tried sfc/scannow. Dont have any antivirus besides Win Defender. Have all last updates. Troubleshooter found nothing. I dont know, what to do.

Can you help me find solution for this? Please, without reinstall Windows.

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