Unable to Install Xbox Game Pass Games on External Hard Drive

Discus and support Unable to Install Xbox Game Pass Games on External Hard Drive in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I've recently encountered an issue where I cannot install games from the Xbox Game Pass onto my external hard drive. Every time I try, I receive an... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Tracey White3, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM.

  1. Unable to Install Xbox Game Pass Games on External Hard Drive


    I've recently encountered an issue where I cannot install games from the Xbox Game Pass onto my external hard drive. Every time I try, I receive an error message stating that the installation path is not supported. The external hard drive is fully functional and has ample space available. I've already checked to ensure that it is formatted in NTFS, which I believe should be compatible. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Are there any specific settings or permissions I should be adjusting to resolve this? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

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    Tracey White3, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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  2. AngelObullets Win User

    internet external drive

    This sounds like it's detecting the games from games pass is that from game pass that are installed on your external hard drive?.
  3. BarrelBurrito01 Win User

    Game pass downloads

    Do other games you own that aren't from game pass have the same problem? Do you have an external hard drive. If a game I install to my external hard drive is very laggy I will move it to my internal hard drive which usually fixes the problem.
  4. THANOS OPRESSOR Win User

    Installation stopped message still appearing when trying to update Forza Horizon 4

    The external hard drive helps a lot, it's used because the game pass needs, haha
    Try uninstalling the game and installing again.
  5. MacAire Ross1 Win User

    Call of duty Black ops Cold war will not uninstall from my Xbox one s

    Yes, I have an external hard drive connected to my Xbox, and the game appears to be installed on the external hard drive.
  6. Alvaro A- Win User

    Unable to install Game Pass games on external hard drive

    Hi Opal,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues using your external drive to save your new games or apps from Xbox App. Please follow these instructions:

    Press Start > type Storage Settings and open the Storage Settings > Click Advanced storage settings > Where new content is saved > Change the storage of the "New apps will save to:"

    Once done, try installing a game again.

    Regards,

    Alvaro
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