Loading game library from HDD after fresh installation of Windows 10 (Xbox Game Pass PC)

The error crops up because when you try to set the hard drive as default save location it tries to create a new 'WindowsApps' folder. However, it can not make this folder because it already exists and is protected from alterations due to its folder permissions.

What you need to do:

• Take ownership of the hidden WindowsApps folder on your hard drive -
  not the one on C:\ drive (your SSD). The WindowsApps folder will be in the root directly of any other drive.
• Once you have full access, delete the WindowsApps folder from this hard drive,

Information on how to take ownership of WindowsApps folders can be
found here. Remember, in your case, you need to take permission of the old WindowsApps folder, which on a second hard drive should be located in the Root Directory of the D:\ drive.

Once the folder is gone, try setting the hard drive as your new default location. All being well, Windows will create a new WindowsApps folder and you can start using it again.

Thanks for your reply!

I kinda figured that I'd have to reinstall everything.

Is there any way I can do this without having to format my entire 2 TB HDD, which contains many other games?

As I mentioned above, I get an error code 0x80070005 everytime I'm trying to set said HDD as my default save location...which suggests that I either have to format it or change some settings?

Does anyone have a solution for that? I don't want to format my hard drive and/or download all games again... thanks in advance!

HI,

I'm afraid downloading your games again is the only solution available. The Universal Windows Platforms (UWP) apps system - which also includes Xbox Game Pass for Windows - uses an form of encryption for security.

I'm not sure exactly how the encryption works in Windows 10 Apps, but my guess is it is unique based on how or when you last installed Windows. Which means of course that you can't just add the folder back after a fresh install of Windows like you can with
services such Steam or EA's origin. After a fresh re-install, Windows will see any old Windows Apps folders as foreign (from another PC).

Hi KleptoFerret,

Xbox Game Pass is a unique store like application for Windows which allows on to install games available in the library. However, if you can’t install Xbox Game Pass Games on Windows PC, follow our suggestion to fix it.

Please check this link for detailed guide:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/cant-install-gam...

Please let us know if this helps you out.

Your feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Hi there. With an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, to take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere titles, you will need to have installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update on your PC, as well as the latest update on your Xbox
One console. Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download. On your Xbox One, games will show as “Ready to Install” under “My Games and Apps”. On your Windows 10 PC, games will appear
in “My Library.”