Why Can't I Access the WindowsApps Folder? The WindowsApps folder is protected by default to ensure the integrity and security of the system apps. Changing the ownership is necessary to access it.

Next, turn on Controlled folder access. This setting restricts app access to your PC’s default OneDrive, Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, and Favorites folders.

A number of Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a strange issue where the “New > Folder” option disappears, stopping fresh ...