How to Grant Administrator Permission to Delete a Folder on Windows 11

That WindowsApps folder is a highly protected folder to ensure all the Microsoft Store apps and games are malware free. 

nsure You Have Administrator Privileges

• First, confirm that you are logged in as an administrator on the system. You can do this by checking your account type:
  1. Open Settings (press Win + I).
  2. Go to Accounts > Your Info.
  3. If it says "Administrator" under your name, you're good to go. If not, you need to elevate your account to an administrator.

2. Take Ownership of the Folder

If you're unable to delete the folder due to permission issues, you may need to take ownership of it.

1. Right-click the folder you want to delete and select Properties.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Click on the Advanced button.
4. In the "Advanced Security Settings" window, you'll see the Owner listed at the top.
5. To change the owner, click on the Change link next to the Owner field.
6. In the "Select User or Group" window, type Administrators and click OK.
7. Check the box that says Replace owner on subcontainers and objects to take ownership of everything inside the folder as well.
8. Click OK to apply the changes.

3. Grant Full Permissions to the Folder

After taking ownership, you need to ensure your account has full control over the folder:

1. Go back to the Security tab in the folder's Properties.
2. Click Edit to change permissions.
3. Select your user account from the list or click Add to add your account.
4. Check the Allow box next to Full Control.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.

4. Delete the Folder

Once you've taken ownership and granted full control, you should be able to delete the folder:

1. Right-click the folder and select Delete or press Shift + Delete to permanently remove it.
2. If prompted, confirm that you want to delete the folder.