This Location Isn’t Set up For Installing Games [Xbox App Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you’re trying to install games on an Xbox, but for some reason, you’re getting theThis location isn’t set up for installing gamesmessage, you may haverun out of storage space. As a gamer, you must know that games are heavy in size and can take up a lot of space.

The more games you have, the less room for other games. So, if your Xbox app is running out of space, it will not be able to install any new games. Still, there are a few tips up our sleeves that can help you install your favorite games.

Why won’t my game install on the Xbox app?

If you’re having trouble installing games on your Xbox and keep getting theThis location isn’t set up for installing gamesmessage, below are some possible reasons why:

How do I fix the Xbox app installation error?

As always, a few preliminary checks could save you the trouble of going through the advanced solutions, so ensure you check the following:

1. Change the default storage location

For a section of users, after changing the storage location, they were hit with a new error code:this location isn’t setup for installing games 0x80070005. If you get the same message, it means that there is a need tocreate new partitions.

Once you are able to create partitions on your hard drive, try selecting one of them as the new storage location and see if the issue persists.

2. Update permissions for the Windows folder

The WindowsApps folder is a special folder in Windows that contains the applications that you have downloaded from the Microsoft Store. You cannot access these files unless you have administrator rights on your computer.

Most users who had this problem had upgraded to Windows 11 but the OS failed to recognize the folder on the particular drive that they were trying to install your game.

3. Reinstall Gaming Services

4. Repair/reset the app

5. Reinstall the Xbox app

While you’re still here, also check out our expert article on what to do ifXbox is not launching games. We also may be able to help if you have issues withXbox not syncing data.

Let us know what method helped you bypass the issue above in the comment section below.

This Location Isn’t Set up For Installing Games [Xbox App Fix]#

Why won’t my game install on the Xbox app?#

How do I fix the Xbox app installation error?#

1. Change the default storage location#

2. Update permissions for the Windows folder#

3. Reinstall Gaming Services#

4. Repair/reset the app#

5. Reinstall the Xbox app#