Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to?

Discus and support Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to? in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I wanted my files in a specific folder for modding, so I joined "Windows Gaming" on the Insider Panel. After this, I directed my installs to... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by RickyArnaud, Feb 5, 2023.

  1. RickyArnaud
    RickyArnaud Guest

    Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to?


    I wanted my files in a specific folder for modding, so I joined "Windows Gaming" on the Insider Panel. After this, I directed my installs to "XboxGames" via the General tab. My Xbox app is still installing games into the "WindowsApps" folder, inside of Program Files, instead of what I directed it to, which is "XboxGames". Also, when I right click the game and select Manage > Files > Browse it does nothing. How can I fix this and get it to the right folder? I will provide screenshots of the files that are in WindowsApps, and what it would look like in XboxGames.

    How it looks in WindowsApps...


    Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to? [​IMG]


    How it would look in XboxGames...


    Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to? [​IMG]



    Why is the Xbox app not installing games where I directed it to? [​IMG]


    ***moved from Windows Insider Program / Gaming on Insider Preview***

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    RickyArnaud, Feb 5, 2023
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  2. steeledwand7664 Win User

    Not able to switch Hard Drive Storage Locations on XBOX GAME PASS PC

    Try following the directions in this post.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/how-to-change-install-directory-for-xbox-beta-app/04aeae3d-7a64-44c0-b615-7ae0a9540cd4

    I was able to change where apps where installed but have not tried downloading a game to see if it worked yet.
  3. John Crane5016 Win User

    Microsoft Solitaire Collection Error 104

    Why should I be directed toward FACEBOOK? I will not install that app. This is a Microsoft Windows problem. Keep FACEBOOK out of the game!
  4. John Crane5016 Win User

    Microsoft Solitaire Collection Error 104

    Why should I be directed toward FACEBOOK? I will not install that app. This is a Microsoft Windows problem. Keep FACEBOOK out of the game!
  5. Farscape247 Win User

    Get your act together.

    why use the launcher, i use minecraft direct without the launcher, you have the option to install minecraft with or without launcher in the xbox app.
  6. WPAK Win User

    Downloadable Content Problem for FIFA 19 Ultimate Edition

    Hi there,

    not sure why support would direct you to this place, but you can check one thing.

    Via My Games and Apps please highlight Fifa 19 and use the Menu button to select Manage game, this will show a screen where you can see if all DLC is installed or some are still showing Ready to Install, if something shows at Ready to Install then please
    install any DLC showing.

    If it doesn't show anything, I would advise to contact Xbox Support again via Phone or Microsoft Support Chat at
    http://support.xbox.com/contact-us
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