Windows 10: Can not change default location fo d drive error 0x80070005

I have been having this issue for some time. I am wanting to install Ark survival evolved on my d drive, when i select it in the drop down box and click install nothing happens. When i try to change the default location to d drive through systems - storage i get the error 0x80070005. how do i fix this?

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Can't change default storage location / error Error 0x80070005

Hi I've bought flight simulator 2020 and I'm trying to download it however it tells me I can't download it because '' this location is not setup for installing games ''.





it is in Dutch btw,

It redirects me to here





When i try to change it from my ssd to hdd it gives me an error code = Error 0x80070005






I found quite a lot of same posts on the internet about it. They you to give your self full permission in the packages folder. I already have that however. The help ends here from the internet and I don't know what to do now.

 

Changing default save location for apps

Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Glen. I'm happy to assist you.

Before Changing default drive save location for the app. Make sure no one app are still running.

For this error code 0x80070005. Please check the solutions indicated in the link below.

https://www.diskgenius.com/how-to/fix-error-cod...

And if still doesn't change the save location of your drive you have to uninstall the app. Or else Format the drive D using NTFS.

Hope it will help.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you.

 

0x80070005 when trying to change the default save location from c:\ to e:\

Within the settings

(Settings - System - Storage - Change where new content is saved)

it will not allow me to change the default location from one harddisk (c) to another (e).

I receive error code 0x80070005

Trying to change permissions to 'everyone' on the drives does not fix the problem.