How can I eliminate 18 copies of Sea of Thieves from my computer's storage?
How can I eliminate 18 copies of Sea of Thieves from my computer's storage?
My hard drive currently contains 680 gigabytes of data dedicated to Sea of Thieves. The game has consistently reserved a portion of my storage approximately every month since its release. Despite altering file permissions from system-wide to my personal user account, the game continues to deny me the ability to delete its files. I am logged in as an administrator and have attempted to modify permissions on the folder for both all users and the administrator account, yet I am still prevented from removing any files. The game was initially downloaded directly through the Windows Store, and I mistakenly believed it had been uninstalled previously, a notion that proved incorrect.
If you’re absolutely certain you require the files removed, this procedure offers a way to eliminate almost anything, but it could potentially harm your Windows installation. Proceed with caution.
My Detailed Discussion on Removing Persistent Windows Files –
Begin by booting from a USB drive containing a Linux operating system. After the system initiates using the USB drive, open the file manager, and if necessary, mount the hard drive. Then, remove the desired files or folders. Linux operates outside of Windows’ restrictions regarding permissions. Following file deletion, restart the hard drive. Be sure to unplug the USB drive afterward.
http://distrowatch.com/
provides a vast selection of diverse Linux distributions and download links. I particularly enjoy Linux Mint with Cinnamon.
https://rufus.akeo.ie/
is the tool utilized to extract the ISO file onto the USB drive. –end discussion
Fascinating.
Could you tell me where you purchased the game? What website did you use? And when was the first time you installed it?
However, if you possess administrator privileges for your computer and access to the hard drive, you can modify the host folder permissions to "Everyone" and subsequently remove the entire folder – including the game itself – in order to reclaim lost space.
Subsequently, consider reinstalling the game.
I am signed in as an administrator, but that method failed me. I obtain my files from the Windows Store.
A damaged installation might be the issue.
Generally, examine the host (Sea of Thieves) folder on your system and verify user permissions for that folder.
As an administrator, grant all users (including “Everyone”) complete access—allowing read, write, and delete operations—to this host folder.
Employ these permissions to initially remove all files followed by the folder itself.
Report any encountered error messages or display windows if deletion attempts are unsuccessful.