Cant install games on empty SSD.

Hello, Keegs. Thanks for reaching out! My name is Lucas. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.

Just to be sure, the SSD is formatted to NTFS, right? Have you changed the default place to install games both on Windows and the Xbox app?

- Open the Xbox App.

- Click on your Profile picture > Select Settings.

- In the Xbox Settings, go to General Section > Game install options.

- Click on the drop-down and change it to the E drive.

Also try changing the default location for new apps in Windows to your external SSD and then try installing the game again.

Go to Start (Windows Start) -> Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved (under 'More Storage Settings'). Change the setting "New Apps will install to:" to the drive you want to use. Restart your computer.

See if the issue persists and please let me know.

I reinstalled windows but it still didnt work

I cant even install games cause it keeps giving me a sad face

at least my ssd is 90% empty again

Yes but cant install xbox series x games, they have to be installed on the ssd. All others games will and can run off of external drive

Like I said before I tried to move the game or any other app from my HDD to my SSD (or the hdd where Windows is installed) and everything work.

The big problem i have now is that my ssd is not a 1T storage and i cant move games like Ark

Also it downloads instantly (the bar goes from empty strait to full) as if the update is downloaded but cant install.