Windows 10: Applications that I download go to the C: drive automatically and i cant change it

Discus and support Applications that I download go to the C: drive automatically and i cant change it in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I changed the setting where new applications download to D: but it didnt worklike for example i downloaded google play games beta and it showed the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ___Milo___, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM.

  1. Applications that I download go to the C: drive automatically and i cant change it


    I changed the setting where new applications download to D: but it didnt worklike for example i downloaded google play games beta and it showed the button where i could change it but i couldn't click it and it was automatically in my C: drivei tried a fix from another tutorial 1. Press and hold Windows + R > Type: regedit and click OK to launch Registry Editor.2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion3. You'll see a value named ProgramFilesDir > Double click it and change it to the location you want.'but i cannot fin

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    I am encountering an issue where an application fails to initialize due to a missing C++ driver. Despite following troubleshooting steps, including installing the latest Visual C++ Redistributable package and restarting my computer, the problem persists. The error message does not specify which driver or provide further details, making it difficult to resolve. Assistance in identifying and fixing this issue would be greatly appreciated.

    Steps to Reproduce:

    1. Download and install the application.
    2. Attempt to run the application.
    3. Receive error message: "Unable to initialize app due to missing C++ driver."

    Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

    1. Ensured the operating system and related software are up to date.
    2. Installed the latest Visual C++ Redistributable package.
    3. Restarted the computer.
    4. Reinstalled the application.

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    FOLAYEMI IDOWU-PRAISE, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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  3. dalchina Win User
    Stuck in Automatic Repair = inadvertently changed C: drive path?

    @zbook- what I'm suggesting should resurrect the PC, provided what's left on the "C:" is at all viable - the clean install is just a step to that. Saves a lot of technical bits and time on our part.
     
  4. Applications that I download go to the C: drive automatically and i cant change it

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    Sachin Venkatesh, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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