Set Your User Account to Administrator
Granting administrative rights to your user account is a fundamental step in troubleshooting various system issues. As an administrator, you have the freedom to modify system settings, install and remove software, and change security settings. This elevated status often resolves problems related to permissions and can be the key to fixing default save location errors.
Step 1: Press Windows Key + I to open settings then navigate to “Accounts” > “Family”
Step 2: Under the “your family” section, Click on the user name then select “Change account type “
Step 3: In UAC click on the yes button
Step 4: From the account type dropdown select “Administrator“
We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location: How to Fix
The “We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location” error is a common issue in file management. It is often caused by corrupt files in crucial folders and a lack of permission. This error can be frustrating when trying to install or move apps to a different drive on your Windows system.
In this article, We’ll show you how to fix We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location error in Windows.
Table of Content
- How to Fix Default Save Location
- Method 1: Set Your User Account to Administrator
- Method 2: Rename the WindowsApps Directory
- Method 3: Take full control over the WindowsApps folder
- Method 4: Set Full System Permission for the System Volume Folder