Error uploading

[†Captain†Alister†]

So I've got an issue here with Wallpaper Engine, I keep getting this:

ERROR Failed copying project files into publish directory: Failed resetting directory D:/Steam/steamapps/common/wallpaper_engine/projects/temp/publish (Access is denied)

Has anyone got a fix to this error? This used to never happen, I've got uploads that I've made for W.E, than this error started showing up and now I cant upload anything now. I'm trying to upload a .gif file and an .mp4 file. both keep giving me this error.

Any help would be nice.
Thank you.

[Tim]

Did you launch Wallpaper Engine or Steam as an administrator in the past? This is very likely caused by something like that, check if the directory D:/Steam/steamapps/common/wallpaper_engine/projects/temp exists and see if it is set to "read-only" or something like that. Try deleting (if it's there) and manually (re-)creating the temp/publish directory and see if that fixes the problem.

[†Captain†Alister†]

That did it. I love how simple it can be. Over thinking is real. Thanks for helping me sort this out. You're awesome!

[Shinigami]

Originally posted by ultio:

Did you launch Wallpaper Engine or Steam as an administrator in the past? This is very likely caused by something like that, check if the directory D:/Steam/steamapps/common/wallpaper_engine/projects/temp exists and see if it is set to "read-only" or something like that. Try deleting (if it's there) and manually (re-)creating the temp/publish directory and see if that fixes the problem.

how do i see if its set to read only?

EDIT: i think i found it but i cant remove it, ive tried but it just comes back on whenever i click out. i have clicked apply and stuff it just still comes back

[Tim]

It could be that some sort of antivirus application keeps the files in quarantine. Try to disable all antivirus software and set up exceptions for your wallpaper_engine directory. If it keeps re-appearing, there is definitely some software running on your computer which sets these files to read-only.

[CYJ]

Originally posted by Tim:

It could be that some sort of antivirus application keeps the files in quarantine. Try to disable all antivirus software and set up exceptions for your wallpaper_engine directory. If it keeps re-appearing, there is definitely some software running on your computer which sets these files to read-only.

I successfully upload 1 video but the second video gave me the upload error what should i do it doesn't show read-only thing.

[Tim]

This is a really old topic, can you clarify what error message you are getting / share a screenshot of the error?