MSIXVC folder is taking 212 GB

Discus and support MSIXVC folder is taking 212 GB in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, so I wanted to free some space in my computer and I came across the MSIXVC folder. I know we can't delete it, but it's taking 212 GB and I don't... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by iol-gamer, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. iol-gamer
    iol-gamer Guest

    MSIXVC folder is taking 212 GB


    Hi, so I wanted to free some space in my computer and I came across the MSIXVC folder. I know we can't delete it, but it's taking 212 GB and I don't think it's normal. Anyone know if you can reduce its space or something?

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    iol-gamer, Nov 15, 2021
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  2. Ricardo Lechuga Win User

    MSIXVC folder is taking 212 GB

    Hi Iol-gamer! My name is Ricardo an independent advisor ready to help you with this situation!

    If you delete something from the folder you could lose access to some games, as there are files that keeps being used while you use the games
  3. DavidPavelko Win User

    Large 70GB MSIXVC File that I cant delete due to permissions

    You guys are really messing up on this one...

    The OP had a folder with 70 GB, MSIXVC folder is 218 GB in size. ALL games are installed and work properly in the Xbox App. It's just leftover files clogging up literally 25% of my SSD.

    I can't believe Microsoft is so bad at this they can't even get the basics down. Installing an application or program isn't a new concept.
  4. Anvnamnet Win User

    Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 won't uninstall

    Still a damn map in the folder where I choose to install the game.

    Map name:

    MSIXVC

    Size: 76.9 Gb

    Can't delete folder because it is in use by SYSTEM...

    What even in hell is that.. I never want to install games or anything from windows store or Xbox gamepass app again.

    It always leaves crapy folders and files behind. And they are almost always the same size as the game...
  5. SammyVS Win User

    [PC Error Code: 0x87e00017] Unable to install games on Xbox Game Pass

    I'm Samy an independent advisor. Welcome to the Xbox community. How are you?

    On your hard drive, you will have a folder called ''WindowsApps'' enter, enter the folder ''MSIXVC'' delete all files inside it. Restart your PC and try again.

    You will need to take ownership of the folder to access and delete the files.
  6. chronicjuiceboxx Win User

    Installed games through Xbox Beta taking up twice the hard drive space

    So in order to delete the files in the MSIXVC folder you have to kill the Stub Service program for the Xbox app; however, if you delete the files in said folder, the folders for the games themselves (i.e. PrivateDivision.TheOuterWorldsWindows10) become
    inaccessible along with all the contents of the folder. It says that the resource or folder is no longer available. So that leads me to believe that the files in the MSIXVC folder remain as a virtual mounted drive of sorts. If I restore the file from the recycle
    bin, the folder is accessible again. I verified this with Bloodstained as well. This needs to be fixed.
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