Windows 10: If I reset my PC, will I have to reinstall my games installed on another drive?

Discus and support If I reset my PC, will I have to reinstall my games installed on another drive? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Recently I've been thinking of resetting my Windows 11 PC my C drive and I have my games installed on another PC from the Microsoft Store. D drive Do I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Marcus IMFF79YT, Dec 17, 2021.

  1. If I reset my PC, will I have to reinstall my games installed on another drive?


    Recently I've been thinking of resetting my Windows 11 PC my C drive and I have my games installed on another PC from the Microsoft Store. D drive Do I have to reinstall all my games from the D drive after I reinstall Windows?

    :)
     
    Marcus IMFF79YT, Dec 17, 2021
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  2. I can't reinstall my previously installed games!!!

    Hi Fahd,

    It appears that you're having an issue installing your previous games after reinstalling Windows 10. We would like to know if it is only happening when you're installing your games or is it also happening when you're installing an app from Microsoft Store.

    Meanwhile, we suggest clearing Windows Store's cache by performing these steps:

    • Press Windows key + R.
    • Type wsreset.exe then hit Enter.
    • Restart your computer.

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Justine Pel, Dec 17, 2021
    #2
  3. IggSter Win User
    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Dec 17, 2021
    #3
  4. If I reset my PC, will I have to reinstall my games installed on another drive?

    Installing to a second Drive. D: or external (Non Boot up Drives)

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are looking for an option to move the game location from the C drive to the Drive D, which is an external drive.



    In this scenario, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if that resolves your issue on both laptop and Desktop.



    1. As usual install the game on the PC’s in
      C Drive.
    2. Insert the external
      D drive
      to the PC.
    3. Press Windows + I key from the keyboard to launch
      Settings.
    4. Select Apps and click on
      Apps & features
      from the left pane.
    5. Search for the installed game from the list on the right pane.
    6. Single click on the game and select
      Move.
    7. Select the D drive under
      Choose a drive
      where you want to move the game.
    8. Restart the PC with the external drive connected and then launch the game.


    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Dec 17, 2021
    #4
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