Problem saving the game Shadow of War

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Problem saving the game Shadow of War

Nahu2k ㅤ 0

Hi guys... I wanted to know if there is a solution as of today, September 8, 2026, for the Shadow of War save error.

Bulldog 4,315 Reputation points

2026-09-08T23:01:31.86+00:00

Of course everyone is familiar with the Shadow of War save error ...
Nahu2k ㅤ 0 Reputation points

2026-09-09T13:36:32.05+00:00

I understand... unfortunately, I had to return the video game.
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-09-10T04:41:28.3833333+00:00

Hello Nahu2k,

I appreciate you taking the time to follow up and share the outcome. If you have any other Windows-related questions in the future, please feel free to post back.

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Bulldog 4,315 Reputation points

2026-09-08T23:01:31.86+00:00

Of course everyone is familiar with the Shadow of War save error ...
Nahu2k ㅤ 0 Reputation points

2026-09-09T13:36:32.05+00:00

I understand... unfortunately, I had to return the video game.
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-09-10T04:41:28.3833333+00:00

Hello Nahu2k,

I appreciate you taking the time to follow up and share the outcome. If you have any other Windows-related questions in the future, please feel free to post back.

Answer 1

Welcome Nahu2k,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand that Shadow of War is showing a save game error on your Windows 10 PC.

To narrow this down:

Are you playing the Steam version, Microsoft Store version, or another platform version of Shadow of War?
What exact error message do you receive when the game fails to save?

In the meantime, you can try these steps:

Option 1: Run the game as administrator

Right-click the game executable or shortcut
Select Run as administrator
Test saving again

Option 2: Disable Controlled Folder Access temporarily

Open Windows Security
Select Virus & threat protection
Open Ransomware protection
Turn off Controlled folder access temporarily
Test whether the game can save

Option 3: Verify available disk space

Ensure the system drive has sufficient free space
Restart Windows and test again

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