Where Are Microsoft Store Apps Installed?
Microsoft Store apps install folder (WindowsApps) and the per-user Packages data folder, including permission behavior.
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Store apps install into C:\Program Files\WindowsApps, a hidden folder owned by TrustedInstaller. Browsing it directly is blocked even for administrators.
Per-user app data is the accessible half. Each app gets a Packages subfolder with settings and local state you can actually read and back up.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps
Hidden and access-restricted by design. Do not take ownership casually; updates can break. Per-app data lives readably under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\[PackageName].
Frequently asked questions
Why is access denied on the WindowsApps folder?
WindowsApps is locked to TrustedInstaller with no read access for admins by default. Taking ownership can break app updates and the Store, so read per-app data in Packages instead of forcing entry.
Where is a Store game's save data?
Game Bar captures, screenshots and per-app local state sit in each app's LocalState folder under Packages. That tree is readable without touching WindowsApps.
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