Fledgling Fyora gogkle1245 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Help anyone please! While trying to save on geneforge 2, I get an error message saying "Save Error: Couldn't create a file. Try saving in a different slot. Error 3" If anyone knows what to do to fix this please post it. While on an admin account though I can save with out a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Xaiya Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Um, if your "admin" account works fine why wont you use it. If you don't want to, please state clearer information. What system you are using, etc. Edit- Oh! I think I know why. If your computer only lets you make files on the "admin" accout, you have to use it because when you save you make files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora gogkle1245 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 I am using Windows XP service pack 2.I am not allowed to use an admin account. Also Geneforge 1 allows a limited account to save, but not Geneforge 2 why is that????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Xaiya Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 As I said, it is probably on the computer. You could: A) explain to your parents that you have to use admin or move on I'm sorry that I can't help you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 This problem stems from Jeff's modifications to the games to work with Vista, which doesn't like programs to write to the Program Files folder (Go figure ) Anyway, the game puts its save files in the user's documents directory. Most likely, the game was installed using the admin account. Unfortunately, no accounts (other than those with administrator privileges) can read or write to another account's documents directory. Depending on what privileges your account has, you may or may not be able to install programs, if you are unable, ask your parents (or whoever it is that controls the computer) to temporarily give your account administrator privileges. Then, reinstall the game from your account. Your parents can return your account to its original state, and you should have no problems saving anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Gah! UBB, why must you torment me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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