Windows 10: Can't change app save location

Discus and support Can't change app save location in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, I recently needed to reinstall my Windows 10. I used to have my applications saved on my D: drive instead of C: Since I have reinstalled... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MrKrapo, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. MrKrapo Win User

    Can't change app save location


    Hello,


    I recently needed to reinstall my Windows 10. I used to have my applications saved on my D: drive instead of C:

    Since I have reinstalled Windows I can't change it back to D:


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    I've heard it doesn't work because I still have my old apps in that, but what can I do to fix my issue?


    Thank you

    :)
     
    MrKrapo, Jan 3, 2021
    #1
  2. Jelo Sen Win User

    how to save new apps by changing default location?

    Hello,





    In Windows 10, applications that are downloaded from Windows Store are automatically installed in the Windows Apps Folder. However, if you want your apps to be installed on another drive you can follow the steps bellow:

    • Click on Start > Settings > System >
      Storage.
    • Go to the Save Locations section,
    • Click on the drop down menu below New apps will save to and then select the desired partition or drive.

    Windows 10 will automatically install apps downloaded from the Windows Store in the new installation folder. For the ones that were already installed in your system, you can move them manually to the new location by:

    • Go to Start > Settings > System >
      App & features.
    • Launch a search by typing the name of the desired app into the Type an app name field. Once found, select the app from the list and click on the
      Move button.
    • Select the destination drive and click Move.


    Should you have further questions please let us know.
     
    Jelo Sen, Jan 3, 2021
    #2
  3. Unable to change install location of apps for the store.

    Hi Janson,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about changing the downloaded files location, we will help you with this issue.

    Steps to change location for downloaded files:

    • Press Windows key form the keyboard, type Settings
      and select Settings.
    • Click on System, click on Storage from the left pane, choose appropriate location in
      New apps will save to under Save locations.

    Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for any further assistance on Windows Operating System. We will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 3, 2021
    #3
  4. Bree Win User

    Can't change app save location

    Cannot save an excel file to any location on C:

    It sounds like you have Ransomware Protection turned on in Windows Security. You can check to see if it has recently blocked your Excel. See Option One in this tutorial, at Step 5 click 'Recently blocked apps'. If Excel appears there, add it to the list of allowed apps.

    Add or Remove Allowed Apps for Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10
     
    Bree, Jan 3, 2021
    #4
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