Windows 10: Games unable to save to the My Games folder, marked as Read Only

Discus and support Games unable to save to the My Games folder, marked as Read Only in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was playing Skyrim Special Edition, and everything was going fine. I had made a few saves and had no problems. Suddenly, I was unable to save the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by PatrickSchulz, May 2, 2021.

  1. Games unable to save to the My Games folder, marked as Read Only


    I was playing Skyrim Special Edition, and everything was going fine. I had made a few saves and had no problems. Suddenly, I was unable to save the game, creating a manual save or a quick save would crash the game, any anything that created an autosave would also crash the game. I tested this with another Bethesda game Fallout 4 and had the same issue. I did some research and it appears the Documents folder and all subfolders are marked as read only. I turned it off, only to have it turn back on when I closed and re-opened the Properties window. I uninstal

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    PatrickSchulz, May 2, 2021
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  2. installing a game

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
    We regret the inconvenience caused to you.


    Please try the steps given below and check if the issue persists:

    Step 1:

    I suggest you to right click on the game and try to run as administrator and check.

    Step 2: if that doesn't help I suggest you to install game in compatibility mode and check:

    Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

    1. Download the game from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

    2. Right click on the setup file of the game and select “Properties”.

    3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

    4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

    5. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

    Hope this helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Venkatesh1709, May 2, 2021
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  3. Unable to save the process of my game

    Hi,

    There are many possible reasons why you are unable to save your game. One of which is having a corrupted profile. For us to properly assist you, we need to collect more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

    • How are you trying to save your game?
    • Are you having the same issue with your other games?
    • Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?
    • Have you tried using a different account and check if the same issue persists?
     
    Wilfred Mac, May 2, 2021
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  4. Games unable to save to the My Games folder, marked as Read Only

    game scores and game progress

    Hello,

    To assist you further I would like to ask if you are playing the game online or from desktop.



    If the game is installed and you are playing from the desktop, the issue might be caused due to compatibility of the game with Windows 10. I suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Download the setup files for the game from the game developers website and save it on your local disk.
    • Right click on the setup file of the
      game and select “Properties”.
    • Select “Compatibility” Tab.
    • Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
    • Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.


    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, May 2, 2021
    #4
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