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Where are games stored in Windows 11?

All the applications downloaded from the Microsoft Store are saved in a folder called WindowsApps located in the Program Files directory. While the folder is hidden by default, it's quite easy to make it visible and gain access to it by following the same steps as on Windows 10. Namely: Go to C:Program Files.
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Where does Windows 11 store apps?

Programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are installed in the following path by default: C:/Program Files/WindowsApps (Hidden items). To check hidden items, open This PC, click View and select Hidden items.
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Where are my Microsoft games stored?

Windows 10 Game Location

Usually, no matter where you have downloaded the Windows games and then installed it on your computer, the default Windows games location is C: > Program Files > WindowsApps. By default, the WindowsApps folder is hidden on your computer.
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What games are pre installed on Windows 11?

The current version of Windows, Windows 11, includes Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Surf.
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How do I see all the games I own on Microsoft?

To check:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all.
  2. Under Full library > Owned games, you'll see all games that you own with the profile that's signed in to the console.
  3. If a game that you own hasn't been installed on your console, there's a download icon on the game title.
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How do I find hidden files in Windows 11?

View hidden files and folders in Windows
  1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar.
  2. Select View > Options > Change folder and search options.
  3. Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.
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Where is AppData located?

The AppData folder is located in a user's folder, eg: C:\Users\Username\AppData, whereas the program files folder is located in C:\ One of the benefits of installing to Program Files is that is exactly where the user expects it to go. Usually users go here first to look where the program is installed.
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How do I access system files in Windows 11?

In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Privacy & security > File system.
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Why can't i locate AppData?

The AppData folder, by default, is hidden in your Windows system; but, you can use the Run function to open it. Or check the box next to Show Hidden Files and Folder in Settings to unhide it.
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What is the difference between AppData and program files?

Program Files is for storing the program itself, AppData is to store user specific information related to the program. (And ProgramData is to store not user-specific information related to the program).
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How do I manually find AppData?

To open the AppData folder on Windows 10, 8 & 7: Open File Explorer/Windows Explorer. Type %AppData% into the address bar and hit enter.
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Does Windows 11 keep all files?

Upgrading your system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will not erase all your files. After the update is completed, you should have access to all user files that were previously available in Windows 10.
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Does Windows 11 save all your files?

By default, your files and data will transfer to your new PC. We recommend you back up your files before you install Windows 11. To learn how, see Back up your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders with OneDrive.
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How do I find all game files on my computer?

On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.
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How do you see all the games you've downloaded on Windows?

To find downloads on your PC:
  1. Select File Explorer from the taskbar, or press the Windows logo key + E.
  2. Under Quick access, select Downloads.
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How do I see all downloaded games on my computer?

Playnite is a universal library for all your PC games, and it's open source. Using Playnite is simple: Just download and install the free Playnite application for Windows, go through the quick setup process. It will automatically scan your PC for installed games and show them in the Playnite application window.
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Do I have to reinstall games after Windows 11 upgrade?

I'm David, and I'm happy to help you. You can use Windows Update or Installation Assistant to upgrade to Windows 11. Using either method, the upgrade is painless. Files, accounts, settings, and installed applications will be kept.
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Is Windows 11 OK with games?

If you want the best Windows OS for gaming, Windows 11 is for you. Recent Windows 11 updates included optimizations for running games in windowed mode, and it supports features like Auto HDR and DirectStorage — an upcoming feature that helps games load in less than one second.
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Does Windows 11 still have games?

Windows 11 offers native support for gaming and an enhanced experience. If you are buying a new PC and want to transfer and play Windows 10 games on Windows 11 seamlessly, follow this guide to find out how to do it without reinstalling.
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Where are my Xbox PC games stored?

Save games for PC Xbox Games can be found inside the “C:\Users\ YOUR USER \AppData\Local\Packages” folder.
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Where is my Xbox games folder on my computer?

Also, Windows will automatically move all games already in C:\XboxGames to C:\Games. Change this folder and the new location will become your default install location.
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Where do Microsoft Store downloads go?

The applications installed from the Microsoft Store are stored in the WindowsApps folder (C:\ProgramFiles|WindowsApps), but this folder is hidden and has strict access permissions.
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When you download something where is it stored?

You can find downloads on Android in My Files or File Manager. You can find these apps in the app drawer of your Android device. Within My Files or File Manager, navigate to the Downloads folder to find everything you downloaded.
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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.
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