Windows 10: Store installing apps on the drive for games ignoring the storage setting

After a clean install of W11 I'm finding apps installed from the store are being installed in the drive set for games installs - e.g. E: drive and not "C:" as set in settings "Storage->Where new content is saved" Changing the game install drive option in the store or Xbox app settings changes the drive for app installsChanging the "New apps will install to" setting in "Where new content is saved" from C: to D: and back to C: seems to correct it for one app install but it reverts to following the setting for games installs.I want games on E: as the default - but not for regular apps - in fac

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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.

 

Changing the default storage designation for the Microsoft Windows Store and various apps.

Hi Isaac,

The default storage location for the Windows store and apps is in system location where Windows is stored (This PC-> C drive), if you want to change the default location of the apps then I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the settings
and check if it helps.

• Open Settings and click on the System icon.
• Click on Storage on the left side, on the right side under
  Save locations, select the drive to where you want your
  documents, music, pictures, and/or
  videos to be saved to by default.
• Click/tap on Apply.

The above settings option is available only from the Windows version (10586), I suggest you to check in which version of Windows build in installed on your computer.

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you

 

Can't choose app/game storage

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your requirement and concern in this regard.

Are you referring to Windows Store Apps/Games?

The default installation location of Windows Store apps is in drive C. However currently there is no option to change the default installation location of Windows Store apps to any other drive. Moreover it's not a good idea to change the location.

We welcome you feedback in this regard. Post your feedback using Windows Feedback app, which helps us to improve your experience in future.

With regard to running out of memory, I suggest you go to remove unwanted files by following below steps.

Delete temporary and download files:

Temporary files used to help your apps load and run faster, but they're not being used anymore. To delete them:

• 
  Open the Start menu
  and select Settings > System > Storage.
  
• 
  Under Storage, select This
  PC > Temporary files.
  
• 
  Under Temporary files, select
  Delete temporary files > Yes, I'm sure.
  

Every time you download something from the web, a copy of the file is saved in your Downloads folder. To see

what's in Downloads and remove what you don't need:

• 
  Open the Start menu
  and select Settings > System > Storage.
  
• 
  Under Storage, select
  This PC > Temporary files.
  
• 
  Under Downloads, select
  View downloads.
  

Free up your disk space by using Disk Clean Up:

• 
  Press Windows Key
  and type 'cleanmgr'(without quotes) and hit Enter Key.
  
• 
  In the Drives list, choose the drive you want to clean, and then tap or click
  OK.
  
• 
  In the Disk Cleanup dialog, select the checkboxes for the file types that you want to delete, tap or click
  OK, and then tap or click Delete files.
  

Keep us posted for any concern with windows, we're glad to assist you.