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Get-Appxpackage Access is Denied: How to Quickly Fix It
To deal with this error, ensure the required service is running
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There has been a growing number of reports from Windows users experiencing difficulties executing the Get-Appxpackage commands within the PowerShell application. Instead, they are confronted with an error Get-Appxpackage Access is Denied.
The topic at hand resembles the issue ofDeployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80080204, which we had previously addressed in a comprehensive guide.
To truly address the issue at hand, we must delve into the root cause.
What is the Get-Appxpackage access is denied error?
The Get-Appxpackage access is denied error is a common issue that a variety of factors can cause:
How can I fix the Get-Appxpackage access is denied error?
1. Make sure the AppX Deployment Service is running
2. Allow permissions to the location folder
Keep in mind that you shouldn’t change permissions for any system folders.
3. Make yourself an administrator
If you can’t make yourself an administrator, you’ll need tocreate a new local account on Windows 11and then upgrade to the administrator account.
We hope that this manual has successfully addressed your concern. If you face any further hindrances, we recommend exploringPowerShell Export-CSV access to the path is deniedfor comparable remedies.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback on the most effective solution you have found. Kindly leave a comment below to let us know your thoughts.
More about the topics:Microsoft PowerShell,Windows 11 Fix
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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