Getting an "Access Error to Game Data - We don't have read/write access to the directory with game data" Error? Fix Here

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After fixing the initial one where it crashes trying to start the launcher, with some error about "we were unable to parse the launch settings file," I got the following after the launcher starts:

Access Error to Game Data - We don't have read/write access to the directory with game data

You just need to add the Paradox Launcher to your Windows Security "Controlled Folder Access" mechanism. Steps:

Go to Windows Security
Under "Virus & Threat Protection Settings" click "Manage settings"
Scroll down to "Controlled Folder Access" and click "Manage controlled folder access"
Click "Allow an app through controlled folder access"
Click "+ Add an allowed app" and then "Browse all apps"
By default, your Paradox Launcher was installed in: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Paradox Interactive\launcher, so browse there
Now you should see at least one folder with the naming format of "launcher-v*". Choose the largest/most recent version number as that's your most recent launcher (mine upgraded so I had two version folders, and I chose the newest version, right now v2.2022.12)
Choose the "Paradox Launcher.exe" file inside to add exception for
Maybe you can finally play now