If you use the Xbox app to play games on your computer, the app includes an option to change the default installation location to a secondary or external hard drive. In addition, the app also lets you choose a folder location instead of a restricted “WindowsApps” folder. This guide will teach you the steps to change the default install location for games using the Xbox app on Windows 11.

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Change default game install drive on Xbox app

To specify where to download and install Xbox games on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the game files will be stored in the new drive location. If you selected the option to prompt you every time, you would be prompted where to hold the game before downloading.

Change default game install folder on Xbox app

To default folder location to store games on the Xbox app, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the game files will be stored in the new folder location.

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