Anyone have these errors??

error ="windows 10 cannot access the specified device, path, or file. you may not have the appropriate permission to access the items"

the file path this points to is "C:\programfiles\windowsapps
one program I'm trying to run is FileManager ver 10
spent all day on phone with dell support, no help
Can this folder be deleted, it seems to rebuild itself

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎1/‎23/‎2021
OS build 19043.1055
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0

C:\program files\windowsapps (with a space) is a protected system folder containing your store apps.

Why do you want to delete all your apps by hacking them?

As I don't know which apps they are bar one - presumably from the Store- it's not possible to comment in detail.

If they are apps that come with Windows, there's a tutorial about re-registering and uninstalling them.

If they are apps you got from the Store, can you uninstall them?

Or, since 'apps' is used loosely, are you in fact referring to traditional desktop programs (exe/dll) that you downloaded and installed? (Though that seems unlikely given the folder you refer to ).


If you wish to disable startups, the task manager has a basic list under its Start-up tab.
Autoruns (free from MS) lists everything that starts in sections. Check box to disable.

Is this the Filemanager you're referring to?
File Manager Returns – Socket 3

If so it's not a Store app..

i just want to stop the errors on bootup.

Which apps (list them) give you this error?

Can you post a screenshot?

Have you examined your startups as I suggested?

tutorial available.

Do the built-in apps work e.g. Groove, Photos... and does the Store work?

The last screenshot appears to show the content of the Windowsapps folder. Have you changed its permissions?

You said the apps for which you've given screenshots used to work- any ideas what change happened around the time they stopped working?