Xbox App Games installing on wrong drive

Aaron Is Awesome 0 Reputation points
2026-11-04T18:07:58.4433333+00:00

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From the pictures above everything is set up properly from what I can access easily. Even if i delete the folder on the F drive it comes back next time i open the xbox app, yet none of anything on my computer is set to my drive. if there is no other fix, than im just going to unplug the drive and boot into windows and open it then turn off my computer and plug it back in and see if that works.

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  1. Ian-T 15,780 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-04T22:57:57.8833333+00:00

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    Hi @Aaron Is Awesome

    Based on the screenshots, the Xbox app is currently configured to install games to C:\XboxGames. The files appearing on F: may be leftover drive-registration data rather than the actual game installation.

    As a first step, open the Xbox app and select Profile picture > Support > Drive compatibility tool, complete the checks, and restart the PC. If available, also run Gaming Services Repair Tool > Start Troubleshooting.

    I would avoid reinstalling Windows for now. Could you confirm whether the actual game files and storage usage appear on F:, or whether only the empty XboxGames folder and.GamingRoot file return?

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