Windows 10: Can't select a different drive to install app/games from Microsoft Store

Can't install Forza Horizon 4 on D: or even E:, have just 3 options as shown in the pic. Followed all the steps mentioned here:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ft-store/3c478900-142c-4f10-b4aa-ebcae323241f

Still doesn't work for either MS store or Xbox app.


C:, D: are the same SSD (SSD 1), E: is SSD 2 & F:, G: are HDD (don't want it installed on HDD or C. Formatting D: didn't help.


Seriously, why not keep it simple like the rest of game installers like Steam, Uplay, etc?









:)

 

Install Microsoft Store Game In Specific Folder

Hi,

I understand that you want to organize your Windows 10 storage location. However, the feature you're looking for is currently not possible. We suggest sending feedback to Microsoft using Feedback Hub app. You can visit this
article to know more details about it.

Moreover, you could always choose a preferred location from the Store settings, or move installed content to a different drive. In case you have the OS installed on an SSD and have a dedicated drive for games, the feature will make it more convenient to
download games to a dedicated drive before initiating the download.

You can follow the steps below on how to install Windows Store apps on a separate drive:

1. Open Settings.
   
2. Click on System.
   
3. Click on Storage.
   
4. Under "Save locations," and on "New apps will save to," select the new drive location.

Once you completed the steps, new apps you download from the Windows Store will now install automatically in the new location.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.

 

Cant download and install app/games in microsoft store

Hi,

Having a corrupted profile is one of the possible reasons why you are getting this error code: 0x803FB005 when trying to install apps/games in Microsoft Store. To help you resolve this concern, we recommend that you perform the troubleshooting steps below:

Step 1: Running the troubleshooter for Windows apps can help removes any conflicts with an app from Microsoft Store. To do this, you may refer to the link below:

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

Step 2: Delete Temporary files. This will help delete temporary files that have been stored on your computer.

• Click Start and click Settings.
• Select System.
• Select Storage.
• Select This PC.
• Click Temporary files.
• Choose Temporary files.
• Click Remove files.

Step 3: Reset Store cache.

• Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialog.
• Type WSReset.exe, and click/tap on OK.
  
  Note: The WS tool resets the Windows Store without changing account settings or deleting installed apps.
• The Store and a command prompt will now open without any message. The command prompt will automatically close when the Store cache has been reset.
  

Let us know the results, so that we can assist you further.

 

Getting Windows 10 to recognize an old app install location

Hello Luke,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I would like to inform you that you will need to re-install the game as some components of the game might not work properly which can cause the game to crash. However, you can download and install the game/apps from the store on an external drive.



Here are the steps on how you can install program to a different drive from a store.

• Go to windows settings.
  
• Then click on System and then on Storage.
  
• Under "Save locations," and on "New apps will save to," select the new drive location.
  

Once you completed the steps, new apps you download from the Windows Store will now install automatically in the new location.



Hope it helps.



Naresh Kumar

Microsoft Community - Moderator