Windows 10: How to change install location to a specific folder on Microsoft Store

Discus and support How to change install location to a specific folder on Microsoft Store in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I wish to change the default install location for apps/games to a specfic folder on my C: drive because of how I set up my partitions. I have a second... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Kyle bennett, May 6, 2023.

  1. How to change install location to a specific folder on Microsoft Store


    I wish to change the default install location for apps/games to a specfic folder on my C: drive because of how I set up my partitions. I have a second internal ssd, and it is mounted onto C:\Games. when going to settings to try and change it, it just says the C: drive, and not the C:\Games

    :)
     
    Kyle bennett, May 6, 2023
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  2. 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.
     
    Michelle Vil, May 6, 2023
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  3. Nicrite Win User
    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, May 6, 2023
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  4. How to change install location to a specific folder on Microsoft Store

    Install Microsoft Store Game In Specific Folder

    Is there any way to set a specific folder to install Microsoft Store apps and games too, specifically games? I know you can change the drive, but I don't see a browse option to pick a folder. I install all my games/music/videos to my E: drive, but like to
    keep the drive organized. I figured Microsoft would install a master folder to this location and install everything in it but NOOOOOO... instead it installs a few folders and a bunch of random files right in the E: drive and installs a protected folder that
    is a pain to delete. I would be fine with a Microsoft Games folder or something but not this nonsense. Please tell me i'm just missing something.

    [Moved from: Windows / Gaming on Windows 10]
     
    sk8terdude76, May 6, 2023
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