Unable to install games on non-windows drive

Discus and support Unable to install games on non-windows drive in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I am currently having an issue where i am unable to install games from the Xbox app on windows on my secondary hard drive (non-boot drive). I have... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by AlvinT_22, Oct 28, 2023.

  1. AlvinT_22
    AlvinT_22 Guest

    Unable to install games on non-windows drive


    I am currently having an issue where i am unable to install games from the Xbox app on windows on my secondary hard drive (non-boot drive). I have attempt to change the default install location to the secondary drive but the setting reverts back after several seconds. Attempting to install games onto the secondary drive results in error 0x80070002 error.

    I have attempted to reinstall gaming services using the instructions listed here to no avail.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...80070002/9daa0252-f528-4ba4-83f1-3b57b9824479

    :)
     
    AlvinT_22, Oct 28, 2023
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  2. AlvinT_22 Win User

    Unable to install games on non-windows drive

    Hi, as stated, changing the install location only results in the change reverting after a few seconds.

    As for the thread posted, I have already attempted to reinstall the gaming services with both regedit and windows powershell with no results.

    Moving the app to another drive after it has been installed would require the deletion of all other apps on the same drive and as such I have not attempted that solution yet.
  3. Nkosana23 Win User

    Unable to install games on non-windows drive

    Hi. My name is Brilliant, an independent advisor, happy to assist you today.

    Kindly follow these steps to try resolve your query:
    1. Open the Xbox app.
    2. Click on your profile picture and select Settings.
    3. In the Xbox Settings, go to General Section > Game install options.
    4. Click on the drop-down and change it to another drive.

    If you're still experiencing the issues, kindly follow the following thread to resolve your query: https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/0cf0edcc-c156-42e3-896f-8eee2d759e05

    I hope this helps.
  4. ItsSteve_ Win User

    Error code: 0x80073d13 (Xbox Game Pass PC Beta)

    I have run all the updates available to me, still unable to install games to a non-C: drive.
  5. Tom Hands Win User

    MS Flight Simulator installation with error message

    Having exactly the same problem with Windows Insider Build 20185. Initially tried installing to non-system drive, then cleared out enough space on my system drive. No dice. Other PC without insider tries to install but always freezes during the download.

    Pretty disappointing stuff.
  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox PC Gaming Services

    Thank you! This solved part of the problem. The other problem which was told to me by Windows was that I was installing it to my hard drive which does not have Windows installed. I had to put it on the drive where Windows was installed.
    What exactly does this message about drives say exactly? Perhaps you could post a picture?

    The Windows Store - which Game Pass uses to install Game Pass games - should allow you to use any of your drives. My PC has four drives, three internal and one external and they can all be used to install games. Most of my games are installed on my third
    drive which is a 2TB SSD.
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