Windows 10: moving games

Discus and support moving games in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; can i move my games & apps to another drive like D: or E: or a pen drive? because when i go to settings > system > storage the apps & features thing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by draco_themeteor, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. moving games


    can i move my games & apps to another drive like D: or E: or a pen drive? because when i go to settings > system > storage the apps & features thing takes up 21.9 GB

    :)
     
    draco_themeteor, Apr 9, 2022
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  2. Suman_B Win User

    Move Game to a different account.

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    To isolate your concern with the Game, we would need some information.



    1. May I know from where did you purchase this Game?
    2. Is this an Xbox or a PC Game?
    3. What is the name of the Game you want to move?


    If the game is linked to an incorrect Microsoft account, suggest you to contact

    Microsoft accounts and billing support
    - contact number:
    (855) 425-8761.



    Thanks,

    Suman.B

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Suman_B, Apr 9, 2022
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  3. Sd app saving MOVE option is grayed out it will not let me click on it

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    • Since when are you facing this issue?
    • Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?
    • Is this specific to games?
    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if this helps. Since move option is greyed out, I would suggest you to un-install and reinstall the game and check. Follow the below steps.


    • Go to Settings and select System.

    • Click on App & Features, click on game and uninstall the game.

    • Now click on Storage and select a drive on
      New apps will save to.

    • Try re-installing the game again and check.
    Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Apr 9, 2022
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  4. moving games

    installing a game

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
    We regret the inconvenience caused to you.


    Please try the steps given below and check if the issue persists:

    Step 1:

    I suggest you to right click on the game and try to run as administrator and check.

    Step 2: if that doesn't help I suggest you to install game in compatibility mode and check:

    Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

    1. Download the game from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

    2. Right click on the setup file of the game and select “Properties”.

    3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

    4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

    5. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

    Hope this helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Venkatesh1709, Apr 9, 2022
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