Windows will automatically create a "WindowsApps" folder on the new drive to organize these installations.

To change the default installation and save locations in Windows 11, you can adjust system settings for new apps, manually relocate user folders, or configure specific game clients like Steam. 1. Change Where New Apps and Content Are Saved

Changing the default setting only affects future installations. To move apps that are already on your C: drive: Windows 11: Move installed apps to another drive

2. Relocate Default User Folders (Downloads, Documents, etc.)

If you find your main system drive (usually the C: drive) is quickly running out of space, Windows 11 provides several built-in methods to redirect new software and files to a larger secondary drive. 1. Change Default Install Location for Microsoft Store Apps

Here are the three methods to change where your computer saves new content.

If you have already installed large applications on your C: drive, you don't have to reinstall them. Windows 11 allows you to move them individually.

By changing your default install location, you can keep your C: drive free for Windows updates and system performance while storing large applications on a secondary drive.

The transfer process may take a few moments depending on the size of the application.

Back up your registry before proceeding.

This is the standard way to ensure that any new apps downloaded through the official Microsoft Store are automatically installed on a different drive, such as a D: or E: drive. : Press Windows + I on your keyboard. Navigate to Storage : Go to System > Storage .

This method affects apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store and some future "known folders," but work for traditional desktop software (like Adobe, Zoom, or Steam).