Can't change default installation location

Discus and support Can't change default installation location in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; Since i've found multiple threads surrounding the topic of an issue where I can't change the default installation location in the Xbox app I want to... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/signalgrau, Jun 26, 2023.

  1. /u/signalgrau
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    Can't change default installation location


    Since i've found multiple threads surrounding the topic of an issue where I can't change the default installation location in the Xbox app I want to present an easy solution for this. (PS my xbox app is set to german so excuse me if not all tranbslations of options that i click on are precise).

    If this bug occurs, the app wont let you change the default drive if you go into "settings/general/installation options" and will flip the selection always back to the c:/ drive.

    What i found out to be working is that you install a random app/game on your c:/ drive, then rightklcik that app in the "installed panel" within the xbox app, klick on "manage" then klick on the "files-tab" and then "change drive" and move the game to the desired drive.

    After thats complete, you should be able to change the default location within the settings.



    Hope that helps everyone running ito this issue.



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    /u/signalgrau, Jun 26, 2023
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  2. {Parity} Win User

    Can't change default app install location

    That issue has been raised several time in the forums. Did you search the forums for possible solutions?
  3. CarTzy Win User

    Why can't I change my default install location?

    Hello!

    We haven't heard from you in 72 hours, so we assume that your issue has already been resolved. We will not be monitoring this thread moving forward so, if you need further assistance, please create a new thread to discuss these concerns by clicking this link: Microsoft Community.


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    Thank you for understanding.
  4. CarTzy Win User

    Why can't I change my default install location?

    Hello K33N0BR0WN,

    Welcome to the Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today, and we hope that all is well. Let me see how I can assist you with this concern.

    However, in your isolated case, we’d like to know more about it in details so that we can provide a more accurate resolution for you. To start, please provide us information/answer on the following questions:

    • Xbox app and Gaming services version?
      • Xbox app > select Profile picture > Settings > About.
    • Was this working before?
    • Recent activity or changes made before the issue appeared?
    • Current version and edition of Windows Installed? (Search for WINVER in Windows search to see this)
    So far, from the details you provided, you can try the following steps and let us know the result. You can just skip those you have done already.

    Use the system file checker tool

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files - Microsoft Support

    Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app for Windows

    Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app for Windows | Xbox Support

    Create Folder path:

    C:\XBox\Games (First letter depends on the drive you want to install the games)

    Create a test profile

    Create a local user or administrator account in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Let us know the result and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We may recommend further troubleshooting steps once we have received your answers to the above questions.
  5. championdonut23 Win User

    Xbox App made to change install location, causes bluescreen

    I've now got control over the folder, but it still doesn't let me set it as the default install location. When I try to, it comes up with the error message 'You can't set your default install location to that folder. Try another one.'
  6. David Wirsching Win User

    A game displaying Error code: (0xc06d007e). Not starting.

Thema:

Can't change default installation location

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