How do I change where Microsoft Store downloads games?

Open Settings. Click on System. Click on Storage. Under "Save locations," and on "New apps will save to," select the new drive location.

How do I change download location in Windows 10?

How do I change the installation path?

How do I set my download drive default to D?

Why can't i change Xbox download location?

So, here's how to edit the Xbox app settings to change its default download location. Launch the Xbox app, click on your profile in the top left corner, and choose Settings from the context menu. Choose General from the left sidebar. Click the Change folder option under Change where this app installs games by default.

How to change the Default Download Location for Microsoft Store

How do I choose where my Xbox downloads games?

If you are only on the Xbox app, please try to change the system default location to install games and apps: Go to Start (Windows Start) -> Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved (under 'More Storage Settings'). Change the setting "New Apps will install to:" to the drive you want to use.

How do I change where my Xbox app installs games?

Check here for the known game issues that we're currently tracking and find out what you can do about them. Change where you install apps. This app must install to your system drive, but that's not the default. Go to Storage > Change where new content is saved, select your system drive, and retry the install.

Why can't i download on D drive?

Kindly open your drive D: in File explorer and see if there is a folder named "WindowsApps" (that folder is usually hidden so make sure to check the option Show hidden items in the View tab). If so, try deleting it or if you can't delete it, try renaming it.

What is the default installation location?

When you install a new program on your computer, it will be installed to a default installation location. This folder is usually in drive C. If you are using a 32-bit Windows 10, that default installation location should be C:\Program Files(x86). If it is a 64-bit Windows 10, that folder should be C:\Program Files.

Where is installation directory?

Typically, the Windows installation directory is C:\Windows. You can also use the CUSTOM_CONFIG_FILES_PATH installation parameter to specify another directory path for the configuration files.

What is the default installation location Windows 10?

The “C” drive is the default installation location destination in Windows. Anything you install there will use up your computer's storage.

Where is installation files from Microsoft Store?

Installation Folder

Your Store downloads are in a hidden folder in Program Files > WindowsApps. Open File Explorer and click on the Program Files folder.

What is the default download location for files on Windows?

Files you've downloaded are automatically saved in the Downloads folder. This folder is usually located on the drive where Windows is installed (for example, C:\users\your name\downloads). You can always move downloads from the Downloads folder to other places on your PC.

How do I download Apps directly to my D drive?

Should I install games on my D drive?

Using the D drive for games is recommended, as the C drive contains system data and operating system files. Any loss to the system causes a loss of the C drive data, which causes a loss of game data stored in it. If games are saved on the C drive, the drive will turn slow, affecting the system's performance.

Can I change Downloads to D drive?

How do I move the Downloads folder to another drive in Windows 10? From File Explorer, right-click the Downloads folder and select Properties > Location, then type the desired location into the text field and select OK.

How do I move Xbox games to D drive?

Where are the Microsoft Store games stored?

Windows stores the games you've downloaded from the Microsoft Store in a “secret” folder called WindowsApps. Here's where this folder is located: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps.

Where does Xbox app install by default?

Every single game installs to the "WindowsApps" folder.

Where are my games I downloaded?

How to change the default download location for Microsoft Store Windows 11?

How to change default apps and games install location on Windows 11?

How do I see all downloaded games on my computer?

C:\Users\{User Name}\Downloads

Was this reply helpful?

Is Microsoft Store linked to Xbox app?

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account.