Windows 10: Cannot move or install apps on drive other than C:

Discus and support Cannot move or install apps on drive other than C: in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a small SSD that has windows installed, and a larger SSD and HDD that I use to store the majority of my programs/files. When I try to install a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdibleCactus, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. EDIBLECACTUS
    EdibleCactus Win User

    Cannot move or install apps on drive other than C:


    I have a small SSD that has windows installed, and a larger SSD and HDD that I use to store the majority of my programs/files. When I try to install a game like Sea of Thieves or Zoo Tycoon on any other drive than my C drive, it fails during the install step. I have tried reseting the store, double checked windows is up to date, restarted the computer multiple times (once even during the install), and ensured the date and time were correct. Even if the game is completely installed on the C drive, when I move it via the apps part of the control panel using the move command, it fails during the last part of the transfer. I only have one user account and it has admin privledges.


    I have not had problems installing programs or games on the other two drives before. I have only had problems with Sea of Thieves and Zoo Tycoon through the Windows Store. This makes me extremely hesistant to get any other apps on the store because I am almost out of space to install on my C drive.


    Is there anything else I can try so I can move the games onto another drive?

    :)
     
    EdibleCactus, Jul 9, 2018
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Cannot move or install apps on drive other than C: ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Jul 9, 2018
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Jul 9, 2018
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  4. REALTRAVISBROWN92
    realtravisbrown92 Win User

    Cannot move or install apps on drive other than C:

    Unallocated Space to C Drive

    Thanks
     
    realtravisbrown92, Jul 9, 2018
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