Windows 10: Can't change where new content is saved.

Discus and support Can't change where new content is saved. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm trying to use the "New apps will save to" setting to install games on an external drive. I always end up with "We couldn't set your default save... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BobGourley1, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. BOBGOURLEY1
    BobGourley1 Win User

    Can't change where new content is saved.


    I'm trying to use the "New apps will save to" setting to install games on an external drive. I always end up with "We couldn't set your default save location" error code 0x80070002. I've tried using a freshly formatted drive in addition to one I had been using previously; same result in both cases.


    I AM able to set the drive for saving other things music, photos, but it just won't work with apps.


    It does create a 'WindowsApps' on the drive. I read somewhere to try deleting it and trying again, but that doesn't help.

    :)
     
    BobGourley1, Dec 9, 2020
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  2. LAWRENCE LIB
    Lawrence Lib Win User

    Change where new content is saved.

    Hello Martin,

    We apologize for the late reply.

    Windows 10 lets you easily change the default Save location for Documents, Music, Picture and Video files. For steps on how to organize your preferred setting, follow these steps:

    • Open Start Menu.
    • Click Settings, then System settings.
    • Click on Storage in the left pane.
    • Scroll down a bit and find Save locations.
    • There you will see New documents will save to setting and similar settings for Music, Pictures & Videos.
    • Select the location from the drop-down menu.

    For Windows 10 Creators Update v1703, you need to navigate as follows:

    Settings > System > Storage
    > Change where new content is saved.

    Tip: If you are suffering from the low space issues after upgrading, you can use these technique to move Documents and other personal folders from the default system drive to another drive.

    Feel free to post back if further assistance is needed.
     
    Lawrence Lib, Dec 9, 2020
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  3. RICHARD000000001
    richard000000001 Win User
    Unable to change where new content is saved.

    Just did a clean install of Windows 10 and now In Setting when I try to change where new content is saved I get the following error: "We couldn't set your default save location" "The operation did not complete successfully. Try again later". Error code
    0x80070005. Any Suggestions?
     
    richard000000001, Dec 9, 2020
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  4. LOCARIO
    locario Win User

    Can't change where new content is saved.

    change where content is saved

    I have windows 10 and the application is on: Settings-System-Storage and under More Storage Settings there is the option "change where content is saved" and when I select this option to change my user folders like Downloads, Documents I don't see the new
    hard drive that under "this pc" I see it listed as drive D:
     
    locario, Dec 9, 2020
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