Take full control over the WindowsApps folder

Method 2: Rename the WindowsApps Directory

Method 4: Set Full System Permission for the System Volume Folder

The WindowsApps folder houses all the applications installed from the Windows Store. By default, it’s a protected system folder, and users may not have full access. Taking ownership and gaining full control over this folder can resolve issues where the system is unable to set a default save location due to permission restrictions.

Step 1: Press Windows Key + E to open File Explorer then on the top click on “View” > “Show” then click Hidden items

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Program Files’ folder in your system drive like C

Step 3: Right-click on “WindowsApps” and select “Properties“

Step 4: Navigate to “Security” then click on “Advanced” then click on “Change”

Step 5: Enter your user account name, then click “Check names” to verify.

Step 6: Finally, click “OK” to confirm.

Step 7: In the bottom of the Administrator, Check the box next to “Replace owner on sub containers and objects” > Click on Apply.

Step 8: In the bottom click on the “Add” button after selecting the principal

Step 9: Enter your user account name, then click “Check names” to verify.

Step 10: Check the box for Full Control, then click OK. Apply changes, then OK. Return to Advanced Security settings, enable inheritance, and apply changes. Finally, restart your PC.

Step 11: If the problem continues, go to the following path and repeat the steps for the Packages folder:

C:\Users\ <username>\AppData\Local

Replace the <username> with the actual username

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

Take full control over the WindowsApps folder

We Couldn’t Set your Default Save Location: How to Fix

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