We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location: How to Fix

Ensure you have full control of the necessary folders

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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There are times when you need to change the default location where you save your apps and games. This might be because of insufficient space in your current default location or for other reasons.

However, things can get a bit awry when you get the error saying:We couldn’t set your default save location. This problem is usually caused by the presence of corrupt files in crucial folders and a lack of permission.

If you have tried just about anything to fix this problem with no success, rest assured that the fixes in this guide provide that breakthrough for you.

Why couldn’t Windows set my default save location?

Below are some of the potential causes of the We couldn’t set your default save location error:

Now that we know the origin of this problem, let’s fix it by using the solutions outlined below.

How can I fix the default save location error in Windows?

Below are some basic troubleshooting steps to perform before proceeding to the more complex solutions:

If these do not work, you now explore the fixes below:

1. Rename the WindowsApps and Spsystem folders

If you are getting the We couldn’t set your default save location error message, it might be due to issues with the WindowsApps folder, which is the location where apps and games caches are saved.

2. Take full control over the WindowsApps folder

Sometimes, the We couldn’t set your default save location error with code 0x80070005 might be due to alack of permissionand ownership of the required folders.

3. Delete some folders in WpSystem old game download folders

Sometimes, we couldn’t set your default save location error can be due to problems with some remnant game files on your PC.

You need to move the affected folders to the recycle bin to fix the error, as shown above. If you get anaccess denied promptwhile doing this, ensure you are logged in as an admin.

The we couldn’t set your default save location issue is usually caused by permission issues and faulty folders.

You can rectify this majorly accessing the concerned folders via File Explorer and changing permission for the concerned folders, and deleting the affected ones.

We have detailed how to do this clearly in this guide, and the issue should be history, provided you follow the steps above. On a final note, if you are dealing with a similar issue, like the0x80007005 access is denied error, we have a guide to fix that too.

We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location: How to Fix#

Why couldn’t Windows set my default save location?#

How can I fix the default save location error in Windows?#

1. Rename the WindowsApps and Spsystem folders#

2. Take full control over the WindowsApps folder#

3. Delete some folders in WpSystem old game download folders#