How to install Apps in SD Card in Windows 8.1 ?

Anonymous
2013-12-04T16:17:11+00:00

May I know whether is there any way to enable us to install windows store apps into the micro SD card, since my 16GB Dell Tablet is running out of memory. I am using Windows 8.1 (Not RT) ?

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Anonymous
2013-12-05T04:59:30+00:00

Hi Yaman,

By default Windows Store apps will be saved in the following location.

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps

Hence, it is not possible to move Windows Store apps to SD card.

I would suggest you to delete the unnecessary files from the computer and check if it improves in memory.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=windows-8

You may also get in touch with the manufacturer to increase the memory.

Hope this information helps. If you have any concerns, please let us know.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-25T19:33:17+00:00

    Same here.  I hope someone comes up with an update or fix for this.  This is appalling since tablets come with small internal memory.

    I couldn't agree more. This issue, and it is an issue, needs to be addressed. You would think that after 25+ years of Windows OS development that this wouldn't have been considered. 

    If MS wants to really tackle iOS and the iPAD it needs to create a method where apps can either be moved to ancillary storage or installed there instead. Do that, DO THAT and you'll sell so many WINDOWS tablets it'll make your head spin.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-21T18:09:36+00:00

    Same here.  I hope someone comes up with an update or fix for this.  This is appalling since tablets come with small internal memory.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-20T05:39:59+00:00

    Im having the same problem... I hardly have any apps on my venue 8 pro, at least from what I can tell Im considering wiping it and starting over to see if its some sort of cache issue or something?

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