Let us show you how you can move existing applications to another drive, and how to change the default location for the Windows apps so all new ones are installed in another drive. This will not move the currently installed programs but all future programs will be installed in the new location without manually changing the default installation path each time while installing an app. One way of freeing up space in the C drive is to change the default installation location of the Microsoft Store apps as well as Win32 apps. Program Files is one of the most important folders in C drive which takes ample space as more software is installed on the system. How to Move Windows Apps to Another Drive.Changing The Default Installation Folder for Windows Apps.