When you are trying to download game files from Xbox, you might encounter a ‘This location isn’t set up for installing games’ error.
The likely causes of this error are as follows:
- Pending Gaming Dependencies downloads
- The Gaming Services application has not been updated in a while
- Corrupt Xbox and Gaming Services files
- Weak internet connection
In this article, we give 6 fixes for the ‘This location isn’t set up for installing games’ error.
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Download Gaming Dependencies
Gaming dependencies are important game files that are required to run or install the game. Look for any uninstalled Gaming dependencies and then install those.
Here are the steps to do so:
- Open the Xbox app and then click on Settings.
- Now, open the General tab from the left menu. If there are any Gaming dependencies left, you will get a notification here.
- Just click on Install and you are good to go.
Update the Gaming Services app
To update the Gaming Services app, follow the instructions given below:
Step 1: Go to the Microsoft Store app. You can search the app from the search option in the taskbar.
Step 2: Once you are inside the Microsoft Store app, click on Library > Updates and downloads.
Step 3: Click on Update.
Repair and reset the Xbox and Gaming Services app.
Windows provide you with an option to repair and reset any app that you think is corrupt. We will use this option to repair the Xbox app.
Here are the instructions on how to do so:
Step 1: Open Settings and then select Apps from the side menu. Click on Installed Apps and locate Xbox.
Step 2: Now, click on the three horizontal dots corresponding to the Xbox app and then click on the Advanced options.
Step 3: Click on Repair.
If repairing the app didn’t work, try to Reset the app. Similarly, repair and reset the Gaming Services app using the above steps.
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Try the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
Windows Store App comes with an in-built tool for repairing files. You could use this awesome service to check whether Xbox’s files are damaged or not.
Follow the steps given below to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:
Step 1: Open the Settings app and then go to System > Troubleshoot.
Step 2: Click on Other troubleshooter and then hit Run beside the Windows Store Apps.
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Manually select a Storage Drive
Manually selecting a default Storage drive can be one of the fixes for This location isn’t set up for installing games on Xbox.
Follow the steps given below to manually set up a storage location:
Step 1: Open Settings using Windows Key + I. In Settings, click on the System option from the left menu and then click on Storage.
Step 2: Head to Advanced Storage Settings > Where new content is saved.
Step 3: Select a storage location under New apps will save to option and then click on Apply.
Download the game again and this time it should work.
Some more troubleshooting
Here is a list of some more troubleshooting that you can try to fix the ‘This location isn’t set up for installing games’ error:
- Check your internet connection. Make sure that all the cables are secured in the right ports and that the hardware is not damaged. If you are using WiFi, then ensure that the distance between the WiFi router and the device is not too much.
- Also, check your computer’s date and time settings. Go to Settings > Date and time > Set time automatically.
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