Xbox App not changing download location

Discus and support Xbox App not changing download location in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Hello all! So my C Drive is filling up so i want to download my gamepass games for my pc onto my D Drive but it does not give me the option, i have... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by FuzzyCuzzy1, Nov 29, 2021.

  1. FuzzyCuzzy1
    FuzzyCuzzy1 Guest

    Xbox App not changing download location


    Hello all! So my C Drive is filling up so i want to download my gamepass games for my pc onto my D Drive but it does not give me the option, i have gone into settings and tried to do it that way but it did not work... please help

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    FuzzyCuzzy1, Nov 29, 2021
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  2. Christopher Revoredo Win User

    Xbox App not changing download location

    Hi there Fuzzy welcome to the community forum! Christopher here, an Xbox fan just like you and has been on Xbox for years already. I would really love to make your day by helping you out. This might be an issue with the app itself! I suggest uninstalling the app completely! Everytime that it tried to give me a hard time I do this and it works wonders! Here are the steps!

    https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/remo...

    NOTE: This is a third party link that is not Microsoft's property, so you might encounter advertising on the website.
  3. Lucas Lauer Win User

    Changing download location on the xbox app

    Hello, K1ng0fM3. Thanks for reaching out. I'm Lucas, an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be glad to help you out.

    Are you trying to change it inside the Xbox app or at the system settings too?

    If you are only on the Xbox app, please try to change the system default location to install games and apps:

    Go to Start (Windows Start) -> Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved (under 'More Storage Settings'). Change the setting "New Apps will install to:" to the drive you want to use.

    If it doesn't work too, please let me know.
  4. Jacob Beck-Erbs Win User

    Changing download location on the xbox app

    Du kan se mit problem her

    And another problem when I manually change my game's install location my install freezes. See here
  5. Christopher Revoredo Win User

    Xbox App not changing download location

    All Windows Apps including games are installed to a hidden protected folder called WindowsApps. The WindowsApps folder on the C: drive will be located in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps. On other drives on the PC it will be in the root directory of the drive, so for D:\ it will be D:\WindowsApps

    To use your D:\ drive again you'll need to take control of this hidden folder on your D:\ drive, and delete it.Take a look at this guide.

    Remember however, that in your case you need to take permission of the WindowsApps folder on D:\ drive, there is no need to change anything on the WindowsApps folder on C:\ drive. Everything else in the guide is the same

    https://www.intowindows.com/how-to-access-windo...

    NOTE: This is a third party link that is not Microsoft's property, so you might encounter advertising on the website.
  6. Rostom L Win User

    Changing download location on the xbox app

    Got it. Let's try the solution below.

    1. Go to "my computer" > Select the disk you want to save files from now on.
    2. There will be a folder called "Windows apps" > Right click and select properties > security > advanced.
    3. Another tab will appear, click continue (for this, your account must have admin privileges).
    4. Where is owner click "change" > then "Advanced" > Then "find now" > Then choose "Authenticated Users" > Click OK, then OK again and click apply.
    5. After this rename the WindowsApps folder to WindowsApps.old
    6. Create a new folder called WindowsApps.
    NOTE: It is important that you rename the folder according to step 5 and create another one according to step 6, otherwise it won't work.
    7. Restart the PC.
    8. Then try changing the save location for new apps and games in the settings again.
    9. If it still doesn't work for you, delete the WpSystem folder on your D drive: it should allow you to change download locations without an error.

    The steps came from the thread link below. If that doesn't work, please check the thread for the other options to try.
    - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...
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