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This Needs To Be Installed On A System Drive [SOLVED]
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
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Starting with Windows 8 we can use the Windows Store to download and install various apps, tools and programs on our devices. This feature works even better on the latest Windows 10 versions.
However, some problems might cause malfunctions within the Windows Store and you may end up facing problems when trying to download, update or install software from the Store.
And the most common error that’s reported by Windows 10 users is related to the ‘This product needs to be installed on your internal hard drive’ message. Shortly, at some point, Windows Store stops working correctly.
So, if you are reading these lines, then you most likely noticed this problem. Anyway, don’t panic as we are going to fix this issue right away.
How to fix the This product needs to be installed on a system drive error?
1. Repair the Windows 10 system
You can repair your system, without losing your data, by using an ISO file, with USB installation media, or by using the Media Creation Tool. Once you have the Windows 10 system files you need to run the Windows 10 Setup executable file. Make sure that when asked by the installation wizard you choose both Install Windows 10 and Keep personal files and apps.
From that point that follow on-screen prompts in order to complete the flashing process. When done, your Windows 10 system should run without any problems meaning that now Windows Store can be accessed without experiencing the ‘This product needs to be installed on your internal hard drive’ error message.
Should the Media Creation Tool fail to work, check outthis articleto troubleshoot the problems.
Alternatively, we recommend usingthird-party repair softwarethat aims to fix Windows files that keep your PC from functioning properly.
These tools come with comprehensive databases of Windows system files and are able to detect whether you have faulty ones and quickly replace them.
On top of that, the software can fix your registry, DLL files, detect hardware problems, and tweak your system settings in order to minimize or remove them.
2. Check the default App location
The first thing to check is the location where Windows Store is installed. By default it should be on C drive – the ‘This product needs to be installed on your internal hard drive’ error message might refer exactly to this aspect; so:
3. Uninstall the latest Windows 10 updates
A new update might cause this Windows Store malfunction. So, you can try touninstall the latest updateand check if the problem was related to this software. Here is how you can complete this troubleshooting solution:
4. Clear Store cache
A certain app (default or third party) might be the cause why you get the ‘This product needs to be installed on your internal hard drive’ error when you access Windows Store. So, it’s time to clear cache for these apps:
For clearing default apps store cache
For clearing third party store cache
5. Reinstall Windows apps
If you want to reinstall just a certain App, you will need to find its appxmanifest.xml file path. To do so:
Conclusions
Of course, you can also include a system scan for checking if there are processes that aren’t running properly. This system scan can be done within an elevated command prompt by running thesfc /scannowcommand.
We hope that you now have a fully functional Windows Store platform. So, go ahead and download, update and install your favorite Windows 10 tools.
More about the topics:Microsoft Store Fixes,windows 10
Andrew Wafer
Andrew is not just trying to bring you closer to Windows, but he’s truly interested in this platform. He just happens to be passionate about sharing that knowledge with our readers and that’s what makes his presence here, at WindowsReport, such a valuable one.
He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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