Below are the most effective solutions to resolve this error on Windows and macOS. 1. Reset the Windows Temp Folder Location
This error can also appear if a license is not properly activated to a "valid location" (your machine or a physical iLok dongle). A "faulty" or unactivated license may cause the DAW to blocklist the plugin after a failed folder creation attempt. Below are the most effective solutions to resolve
Soundtoys V5 Preset location, presets not saving and hardlinks Below are the most effective solutions to resolve
Reset your Temp folder to its original location: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Temp . Below are the most effective solutions to resolve
Windows users often encounter this "cannot create folder" error because has high-jacked the Documents folder. Since Soundtoys stores its presets in C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Soundtoys\Soundtoys 5 , syncing conflicts can prevent the plugin from gaining "write" access.