Why can't I choose a folder to download my games?

Discus and support Why can't I choose a folder to download my games? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; When I try to install some games, it asks me to choose a folder for my games on my C drive. When I choose a folder, it says "You can't set your default... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Andryc Trahan, Jun 19, 2024.

  1. Why can't I choose a folder to download my games?


    When I try to install some games, it asks me to choose a folder for my games on my C drive. When I choose a folder, it says "You can't set your default install location to that folder. Try another one." I tried multiple folders, created a dedicated folder for my Xbox games, and searched for an allocated Xbox app folder, but nothing has worked so far. When I go into settings and then into install options, I only see the option to change the drive, not to choose a folder. I have reinstalled the app, tried to repair it, and reset it, but nothing has changed. After doing some research, I found this guide:

    1. Open the Xbox app on your PC.
    1. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the app to open the menu.
    1. Click on "Settings" in the menu.
    1. Click on "System" in the left-hand menu.
    1. Under "Storage", click on "Change where new content is saved".
    1. Select the drive where you want to install your games.
    1. Click on "New apps will save to" and select the folder where you want to install your games.
    However, I don't see the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner, and I cannot find the menu, system, or storage options anywhere. The guide dates to August 2023, so perhaps the app has been updated since then. I don't know, but I can't find the menu anywhere, and this is the only solution I found online. I also found out that I can download games that do not support installation to a specific folder; they are simply installed alongside the rest of my other Windows apps.

    :)
     
    Andryc Trahan, Jun 19, 2024
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  2. griffinloveday Win User

    How to solve error code 0x80070199 when installing any game from Xbox app or Microsoft store

    Games will intall onto my C drive (the drive that has WIndows installed onto it), but now I can't choose to install games onto my D or E drive, because I deleted the WPsystem folders.
  3. voteDC Win User

    removeing downloads

    Start up your 360. Go to the My Xbox Channel (the one with your avatar) and go right to the end and select System Settings.

    Now pick Memory and then the device the downloads are on, or if you can't remember just pick All Devices.

    Here select Games and scroll down until you find the game in question.

    Enter the game's folder by pressing A. Find the download and select it with A. Choose Delete.
  4. АбубакрФуз Win User

    All folders are in read-only mode

    I can't do this with the documents folder. And if I choose the "my games" folder, then this folder disappears altogether. I apologize for writing to you at such a late time and I appreciate your help. Thank you for your patience.
    [​IMG]
  5. Anvnamnet Win User

    Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 won't uninstall

    Still a damn map in the folder where I choose to install the game.

    Map name:

    MSIXVC

    Size: 76.9 Gb

    Can't delete folder because it is in use by SYSTEM...

    What even in hell is that.. I never want to install games or anything from windows store or Xbox gamepass app again.

    It always leaves crapy folders and files behind. And they are almost always the same size as the game...
  6. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Why can't I choose the sever that I want to choose?

    you would have to ask the developer that question
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