Can I choose which library to install a game to using the remote-download feature?
Steam has a remote download feature. When you're away from your computer, you visit your games page, click "download" next to a game, and (assuming your computer is on) it will start downloading.
However, it always installs to C:\Program Files\Steam. C: is my SSD - I don't want games installed there.
Is there some way I can choose which folder to default to?
Best Answer
It doesn't look like it. I just tried installing Bioshock Infinite from my phone, and it didn't give me an option of which library (I have 2) to install to. It looks like it will install to the default (i.e. the first) library.
If that isn't the library you want to install it to, then you can always move the game after it finishes installing.
It doesn't seem like you're able to change which library is the default either. If you want to change which library is the default, you'll have to reinstall Steam onto the drive where you want your default library.
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How do I choose where to install games?
Find the game in your Library you want to move. Right click the game's title and select "Properties..." Select the "Local Files" tab and then select "Move install folder..." From the drop down menu you can then select the Steam Library folder location you want to move the game's installation to.Can you remotely install games?
When you're away from your console or your Windows 10/11 device, you can still get ready to play your next Xbox console game. Use the Xbox mobile app, the Xbox Game Pass app, or the Microsoft Store on PC to remotely install games\u2014so your games are ready when you are.How do I choose where to install games on Steam?
In Steam, click on \u201cMenu\u201d at the top and select \u201cSettings.\u201d Choose \u201cDownloads,\u201d then \u201cSteam Library Folders\u201d from the center. Select \u201cAdd Library Folder\u201d and point it to your new games location.What does it mean to remotely install a game?
Basically, the "remote install" option will (if you're logged in and Steam is active) give you the ability to install games on a desktop computer that has the Steam client.How to Manage \u0026 Move your Windows Store \u0026 Xbox Game Pass Game Installations! (change Default Drive)
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