Affinity won't save or export any files

[Slujii]

Error message says File not found. Check the file name and try again when trying to save or export as any file type. 

If I try to save over a different file, it says I do not have permission to edit the file.

 

Running as administrator doesn't solve the issue. 

Windows 10

Affinity version 1.10.5.1342

[Callum]

Hi Slujii,

Welcome to the forums

Please could you tell me if you are saving locally or to an external drive? Please could you also try reinstalling the app to see if this solves your issue? If you create a brand new file are you able to export/save it?

Thanks
C

[A1dan0]

Hey I fixed this issue. Basically Microsoft defender is stoping affinity from accessing your files, go into windows security then go to virus and threat protection (manage settings) near the bottem click manage controlled folder access then go into recently blocked access and look for your attempted affinity saves then just allow affinity to access files and you should never have the issue again 

Edited December 6, 2022 by A1dan0