failed to create dir: C:/user/myname/Documents/Larian Studios

[Ark]

when I try to start the game I get failed to create dir: C:/user/myname/Documents/Larian Studios

and I tried google it but that did nto help much

[rn_archl0rd]

That is the directory for the save games and profiles. Have you moved the documents folder to another drive? If not, you can create the folder yourself and then try starting the game. Just create a new folder called "Larian Studios" in your documents folder.

[Ark]

nope its always been on C drive also I have tried this and it did not work still get the same problem

and IMO its kinda weird since all other games work just fine without this problem

[Raze_Larian]

Are you shutting down all non-essential programs (especially anti-virus) before starting the game?
In particular, a few people have had BitDefender block the game from being able to create files and folders. In that case, including the game executable and Larian Studios My Documents folder in BitDefender's trusted app and directory section will fix the problem.

Try exiting out of the Steam client completely, and starting the game directly from the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition\Shipping\EoCApp.exe' program file, by right clicking and running as administrator.

Try creating a new Windows administrator user account, switch to that and try starting the game from the executable.

[Castle]

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

[someone]

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Man you saved my day !

[v0]

Originally posted by someone:

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Man you saved my day !

hmmm... you've dos2 in folder name but isnt this dos:ee forum? or does dos2 executable run dos:ee too?

[Narcissistic Cannibal]

Thanks!

[Rubber]

I've only played 1 campaign, I'm 88 hours in. All of a sudden my game starts doing this and I can no longer play. Save files were all randomly deleted. This is the only game that wont work on my PC all of a sudden. Worked fine for nearly 90 hours.

I tried every option here, even went as far as reinstalling the game and when that didn't work, I reinstalled windows. Nothing worked. GG.

[yolutho]

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Un immense MERCI \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

[tsuki]

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Thanks man !

[Bate Borisov]

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Teşekkürler!

[SpinDash1994]

Is anybody having this issue on Steam Deck? And if so, does anybody know how to fix it?

[Ingrodar]

Originally posted by Castle:

I fixed this issue today for me....

It is related to Windows Defender "Controlled Folder Access: settings. If you open Windows Defender, click on "Virus & Threat Detection" then click on "Virus & Threat Detection Settings" and scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" you can turn it off. Alternately, you can click on "Allow an App through controlled folder access" and then browse to the '..\SteamApps\common\Divinity Original Sin 2\Bin\EoCApp.exe' program file and exclude it from the restriction.

GL!

Thanks man you saved me hours scouring the internet for a Fix!
2025 and this Issue is still present!!! Larian haven't fixed it in 6+ years... 60h in game and for some reason windows defender decides to block my access to save file folder... Really!?