Why can't I change my Install Options even though I have space

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues changing the installation option.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

When running Windows on a Steam Deck and trying to install Minecraft, you have encountered issues with changing install locations due to Steam's default behavior or Windows' storage management.

Please check Steam settings. Go to Steam > Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders. Make sure that you have a Steam Library folder set up on the drive where you want to install Minecraft.

And then add a new folder. If you don't have one, click the "+" button and select the drive and folder where you want to install games.

Ensure that the drive with the new Steam Library folder is set as the default download location.

For your Windows storage management. Check Storage Settings through In Windows, go to Settings > System > Storage. Make sure the Steam Deck's internal drive is set as the primary storage location for new apps and games.

And if you have a lot of files on the internal drive, consider moving them to a different location to free up space.

Once you have Steam and Windows set up correctly, launch Minecraft from the Steam library.

Then verify that Minecraft is installing to the correct drive and folder.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I had the same problem and I fixed it but uninstalling all of it and installing it on my internal hard drive. Idk why but it wouldn’t install on my external even though I had more then enough space .

I began having this same issue within the last week or two.

I have two hard drives with 200+ GB available in the Settings > General

However, I get the "Change your install options" dialog (same as above)





I have:

1. Confirmed I have all Windows updates, including optional ones. The links above in the previous response just Thank me for updating.





2. Confirmed all Apps are updated through Microsoft Store.

3. Gone into the Apps list and both Reset and Repaired Xbox and Gaming Services without change

4. Reinstalled the Xbox app from the Microsoft Store.

However, I continue to get the same pop-up when I attempt to install games.

After updates, I no longer received this error.

The above issue occurred on a fresh install of Windows 11 Pro.

I was able to "fix" the issue by unenrolling from Xbox Insider Hub's Windows Gaming. I then uninstalled the Xbox app. I restarted my machine. I then re-enrolled back in the Windows Gaming Preview. I reinstalled the Xbox App. I still had the same error, so I unchecked the option to "Ask me for install options on every install." Game Pass Games now install as normal rather than the advanced options under C:\Xbox Games.

Identifying the issue was seeing the option "This game supports advanced management features." on the 7 games that were already installed.

Advanced Installation and Management Features available for Insiders through the Xbox App for Windows - Xbox Wire

In conclusion,

I believe this is some sort of Xbox Insider Hub Preview issue with the Xbox App because the 7 games were installed without the option of C:\Xbox Games that I had prior to reloading Windows 11.