Can't change default installation location

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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.

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.'

Thanks for replying The Xbox app on PC installs games to the C: drive by default.
Although you can change the default installation location in the app's settings, some users have also told me that the app still returns to the C: drive by default. This could be a bug or a problem with the app.

Here is a link to change location:
https://support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/game-installation-issues-on-PC