Windows 10: Setting default storage from Drive C to Drive D does not work

Discus and support Setting default storage from Drive C to Drive D does not work in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My default storage ARE ALL set to Drive D but Windows 10 is still automatically saving EVERYTHING in Drive C. I am not sure why this is happening.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Xannero Jona Rosabar, Sep 3, 2021.

  1. Setting default storage from Drive C to Drive D does not work


    My default storage ARE ALL set to Drive D but Windows 10 is still automatically saving EVERYTHING in Drive C. I am not sure why this is happening. Please HELP.

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    Xannero Jona Rosabar, Sep 3, 2021
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  2. Can´t change the default storage drive.

    Hello.

    I changed the default storage drive (from C: to DSetting default storage from Drive C to Drive D does not work :) in "Settings>>System>>Storage, however the Windows continues to install all apps in C: drive. Any suggestion?
     
    HelderCardoso_0707, Sep 3, 2021
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  3. cblur77 Win User
    Netflix will only install to C drive (even when D drive is set to default)

    I originally installed Netflix on my SSD C drive, but started running out of space. I switched my storage options to default to saving apps on the D drive, then uninstalled and reinstalled the app. I've been able to successfully save other apps on the D
    drive, but Netflix seems to keep downloading back to the C drive. I've tried deleting temporary files and restarting prior to downloading the App, but it continues to keep going for the C drive. What am I missing?

    Thanks for the help
     
    cblur77, Sep 3, 2021
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  4. Setting default storage from Drive C to Drive D does not work

    Switch Default Drive from C: to D:

    Hi there,

    I recently purchased a new computer where the hard drive is partitioned into a smaller C drive which is just a boot drive and larger D drive which is meant for everything else. I am having trouble because the C drive is the default drive for installation
    of new programs, saving user files, etc. but my C drive does not have sufficient space for this. While some programs allow me to choose an alternative address for installation, other programs do not and just use the default drive.

    I have tried switching the default under Setting/System/Storage, but the problem persists. I also tried manually editing the program directory via Regedit, but this just caused problems when trying to install new programs as the installations would crash.

    I would be very grateful for any advice anyone can offer.

    Thanks!
     
    ShamilaCharania, Sep 3, 2021
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