Many users prefer to download their apps on anexternal hard driveto save up storage space.

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How Do I Fix Microsoft Store Not Detecting External Hard Drive?

Navigate toSettingsSystemStorageChange where new content is savedand select your external drive.

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verify if this method solved the problem.

Navigate toSettingsAppsApps & features.

opt for app you want to move and click onMove.

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Reset the Store App

Press the Windows and R keys, and typewsreset.exein the newRunwindow.

Hit Enter to reset the app.

Launch it again and find out if the issue persists.

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Then navigate toSettings, selectUpdate & Security, click onWindows Updateand install any pending updates.

Microsoft may have already fixed this glitch in the latest Windows 10 OS version.

Press Enter after each command:

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