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How to Change the Install Location of Windows 10 Store Apps
A quick Registry tweak will get the job done in a few minutes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Unlike regular downloading from a web browser or installing regular programs, when we download a certain app from Windows Store (also known as Microsoft Store), it just downloads the app, without asking where we want to install it.
So, if you want to change the install location of Windows 10 Store apps, you have come to the right place.
Can I change where Microsoft Store installs apps?
Long story short, you cannot change the download location of Windows Store apps ‘normally,’ because there’s no option for that in Windows Store, but there is a workaround for this, so the answer is “yes”.
Read on to find out how to do this right now.
How can I change the install location of Windows 10 Store apps?
You’ll have to perform a good old registry tweak to change the install location of Windows Store apps. Here’s what you need to do to change the default download location of Windows Store Apps:
Users report that this workaround to change where Windows Store installs apps doesn’t work in Windows 8.1, but I tested it in Windows 10, and I didn’t have any problems.
Only thing I noticed is that after changing the default location, downloading takes a lot more time, so if you want to change the default download location, you’ll have to wait longer to download apps.
However, if this registry tweak don’t work for you, you can checkthis TechNet’salternative solution, which requires some work in Microsoft PowerShell.
If you decided to follow these steps, and managed to change the default install location of Windows 10 Store apps, tell us your experience, did everything work fine?
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
