Windows 10: where is the location of apps

If you want to manually back up or delete your apps on Windows 10, you need to know the location of the apps. We'll show you where to find the applications and how to get the access rights you need.

Find the location of the apps on Windows 10

Note: The folder of the apps is hidden under Windows 10. To view this, you need to make the hidden folders and files visible on Windows 10.

1. Press the "Windows" and "E" keys simultaneously so that the Explorer opens.
2. Navigate here to the path "C: \ Programe \ WindowsApps".
3. Confirm the process with "Continue" and then click on "Security".
4. Go to the "Security" tab above and click the "Advanced" button.
5. Then click on the "Next" button and on the "Change" link above.
6. Here you must now enter the PC name and your user name in the following format: PC-NAME \ user name.
7. Close the window with the "OK" button and then activate the "Replace owner of objects and subordinate container" option.
8. Close all other windows with "OK". Afterwards you have access to the folder "WindowsApps" with all installed applications.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to start Windows 10 without a login.