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.

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

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