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I have limited space on my C: drive and I want to change the installation folder for apps to D:
*Moved from Windows 11
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I have limited space on my C: drive and I want to change the installation folder for apps to D:
*Moved from Windows 11
Another option to consider would be to move your Documents folder to your secondary drives. You would have to point windows to that new location. I tend to use this, very helpful when doing a total clean install, all my data is safely stored on D: with only the OS and Programs installed on C:
Regards,
Settings>System>Storage>Where new content is saved.
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Sumit's answer helps for apps installed from the Store only.
Desktop apps with their own installers must support the ability to be installed elsewhere and not every installer gives the option. 🙁