New folders will be created in the root of your new default installation drive based on the type of content. Switching Your Default Install Locationįirst, to change the default install location of Universal Windows Apps and content, make sure you’re running the most recent build of Windows 10, and then head to Settings > System > Storage.Īt the top of the Settings window you’ll see all of your available storage drives and the amount of free space available on each, which may help you decide which drive to set as the default for new apps and content. Let’s take a look at changing your install location.
Thankfully, this default behavior can be changed, but there are some important caveats to the process. By default, Windows Store apps, games, and media content will be installed to the user’s primary Windows drive, even if other storage drives are available. While users can still change the installation directory of traditional Win32 apps, there are no such options while installing Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps from sources like the Windows 10 Store. With Windows 10, however, Microsoft is beginning to take a more centralized approach to application management.
