Windows 10: Installing games on non SSD drive causes problems

Discus and support Installing games on non SSD drive causes problems in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; This is a kind of 2 in 1, but they are pretty similar as far as I know So I've tried to install 2 separate games Superhot: MCD and DOOM Eternal on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JaceSmith_100, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Installing games on non SSD drive causes problems


    This is a kind of 2 in 1, but they are pretty similar as far as I know


    So I've tried to install 2 separate games Superhot: MCD and DOOM Eternal on my D drive.

    Sometimes I'll get an error code 0x87e0000f at a random time during download.

    Other times where they do download all the way, I'll try to launch the game but it fails because it thinks the game is in my SSD.

    I have tried restarting, changing everything possible to redirect to my D drive, and un-allocating and allocating space again on my drive. Installing these games on my SSD works just fine, but it doesn't have much space left so I'd like to use my D drive. Please help!

    :)
     
    JaceSmith_100, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. Saus76 Win User

    Installing games with Windows Game Pass Missing SSD?

    Ive just got the gamepass for windows and am trying to install games onto the SSD drive I use for games. The problem is my Games SSD isnt listed, my other 2 SSDs and a WD Black hard drive are in the list though.

    The ssd works and is listed in disk management, but if I got into the windows settings and storage it isnt listed there either.

    Can anyone tell em why this is or whats going on please?
     
    Saus76, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. SSD as Boot Drive? How?

    Well, I have Windows installed on the SSD, along with the drivers and browser. Now, I'm trying to install other stuff (Steam, games, etc.), but the mechanical drive isn't showing. I'm sure I missed a step?
     
    Chosen Juan, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. Installing games on non SSD drive causes problems

    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, Mar 22, 2021
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