Matthew Kemp Posted September 1, 2020 at 10:08 AM Posted September 1, 2020 at 10:08 AM Hi all, I only have a 128 Gb SSD, therefore I do not have enough space to install MSFS on this drive, so I've been trying to install it on my 1 Tb hard drive. I've got a copy of the game through the MS store, however when I try to install the game through the store, I do not have the option to install to the HD (D:). The MS store only allows install to my SSD or recovery drive, neither of which have enough space to MSFS. I've always had the "Change where new content is saved" under More storage settings selected as (D:) and I've tried renaming WindowsApps in (D:) drive to WindowsApps.old and restarted my computer but this did not give me the option to install to (D:) either. Does anyone have any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Drake Posted September 1, 2020 at 02:25 PM Posted September 1, 2020 at 02:25 PM The Microsoft Store only installs the launcher, which is pretty small. I don't know if you can change the location of that. Once the launcher is installed, you will be able to open it and install the sim to whatever location you would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kemp Posted September 1, 2020 at 02:42 PM Author Posted September 1, 2020 at 02:42 PM From at the install guide posted (https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015760620-Download-Installation-guides), shortly after the "Select 'Install'" step, it asks me to "Follow the install process". From the drop down in the image provided, you can see that the option of the (D:) is selected. However, when I try to do this, I am only given the option for the (C:) or (E:), both of which are too small. Therefore for me, the "Free Up Space" button is clickable and the "Install" button is greyed out (Opposite to the picture on the walk-through). This also means I cannot progress the installation. I can provide some images if needed when I get home. But the images on the walkthrough and my explanation should hopefully be enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Drake Posted September 1, 2020 at 05:59 PM Posted September 1, 2020 at 05:59 PM That may be a good question to ask over in the official flightsimulator forums. I haven't seen that issue before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kemp Posted September 3, 2020 at 05:28 PM Author Posted September 3, 2020 at 05:28 PM Good news! I've solved the problem and it was a frustratingly simple solution. Download the latest Xbox for PC app from the MS store Purchase the Xbox 1 month game pass for £1 Launch MSFS from within the Xbox for PC app The installer is currently running and appears to be working fine. I just have to remember to cancel the Xbox game pass before it auto renews. It's only £1 for the first month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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