Instructions slightly different for the apps and features section. It is now available from the Settings page and not under system section. But thanks for this article. Question: Is there a way to specify a default Win32 applications folder? George N Bobby Curts says:.
May 4, at pm. I have a few apps that I would like to move to a SSD, but want to know if it would be worth it. TekRevue says:. Some games will start up and load levels quicker. Productivity apps that rely on a local database may also show a noticeable improvement. Other apps, such as simple word processors or media players might not show any noticeable improvement other than launching slightly faster.
Finally, some older apps may have an issue being installed on a drive other than the C: drive. May 5, at pm. Thank you very much for the info.
RuThaN says:. March 14, at pm. David Vallejo says:. January 31, at am. Cyberdalek says:. January 12, at am. I tried this and it still tries to download new applications to the original drive. How do I get this change to take effect? Jordan Ruzic says:.
December 4, at am. Windows Settings panel has a dedicated option you can use to change where new content is saved. To use this option, follow the following steps. Although there are many other methods, it is the fastest and easiest way to get the Windows Settings panel on your screen. Alternatively, you can open the Start Menu and click the settings gear icon as well. It is visible under the More storage settings heading.
Click on this option. Expand the New apps will save to drop-down list, and choose a driver accordingly.
However, being an advanced tool with admin rights, it can make or break your PC as well. Therefore, before heading to the steps, it is highly recommended to backup all Registry files and create a System Restore point. In case anything goes wrong, you can be on the safer side. Also, make sure you are signed in to an administrator account. If so, click the Yes button to open the Registry Editor on your computer.
It is required to get Full Control before changing the location as you have only the Read permission. Both of the methods, as mentioned earlier, let you install all the latest apps to another drive. I tried to do what you suggested me but i found that the drop list where the drive for saving apps is selected, cannot be modified.
I attached a picture with this message for you to see this. Again, thanks for the help provided. Have a great day. Please be informed that for the default metro apps downloaded , it is not possible to change the storage location.
Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. Hello, where does Windows Store saves the apps I've downloaded from it? I'm assuming that it saves apps in the same drive where the OS is installed. I would like to know exactly where Windows Store is saving the apps and how to modify, if possible, the save path directory. I have two drives and I'm trying to save all in a specific drive the one used for storage only, not OS drive.
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