Location of apps downloaded via MS Store

becool773 · Jul 21, 2021

Hi,

Downloaded few apps via MS Store. Wanted to create a shortcut of the same on the desktop but not able to find the location of the same in c: It doesn't show any option to create desktop if we right click on them in the start bar. Any help?

@Nitendra Singh @Silent47Assassin @Titokhan @nRiTeCh @burntwingzZz

Thanks

Titokhan · Jul 21, 2021

Create Desktop Shortcut for Store app in Windows 10

There is a native way to create shortcuts on the Desktop for any Store app you have installed on your Windows 10 PC. Here is how.

winaero.com

MDanish · Jul 22, 2021

Programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are installed in the following path by default: C:/Program Files/WindowsApps (Hidden items).

becool773 · Jul 26, 2021

MDanish said:
Programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are installed in the following path by default: C:/Program Files/WindowsApps (Hidden items).

No such location in my system. Build version 21H1 19043.1110

MDanish · Jul 26, 2021

becool773 said:
No such location in my system. Build version 21H1 19043.1110

Bro its HIDDEN by default, u need to unhide the files in windows

Titokhan · Jul 26, 2021

@becool773

You missed the term "Hidden items" as mentioned by @MDanish. Nonetheless, I've already linked a tutorial for your actual query (i.e. making a shortcut of a UWP app installed from Microsoft Store).

becool773 · Jul 26, 2021

Titokhan said:
@becool773

You missed the term "Hidden items" as mentioned by @MDanish. Nonetheless, I've already linked a tutorial for your actual query (i.e. making a shortcut of a UWP app installed from Microsoft Store).

I presume hidden items will show by enabling show hidden files and folders. If yes then still can't see that folder anywhere.
Your link works, thanks brother.

MDanish said:
Bro its HIDDEN by default, u need to unhide the files in windows

Already selected the unhide option but still that folder is not there. I am using Windows 10 Home version though.

MDanish · Jul 26, 2021

becool773 said:
I presume hidden items will show by enabling show hidden files and folders. If yes then still can't see that folder anywhere.
Your link works, thanks brother.

Already selected the unhide option but still that folder is not there. I am using Windows 10 Home version though.

I dont know bro how its not visible after un-hiding files, here you can see my screenshot. ur windows 10 is x64 or x86.

becool773 · Jul 26, 2021

MDanish said:
I dont know bro how its not visible after un-hiding files, here you can see my screenshot. ur windows 10 is x64 or x86.View attachment 110121

@MDanish
It is viewable after the boot, weird. Anyways the same was not accessible. Followed the second method mentioned here

How to Access the WindowsApps Folder in Windows 10 - Make Tech Easier

The WindowsApps folder in Windows 10 is not accessible by default. Here are two methods you can use to access the WindowsApps folder.

www.maketecheasier.com

Now I can open that folder but all I can see is this

https://imgur.com/a/eAzmPkV

If I open a folder then I can see this

https://imgur.com/a/FqP0VQ4

I mean no icon to create a desktop shortcut. What am I missing? Can you open WindowsApps in your system and share the screenshot here?