Save data isn't going to the normal folders and instead being stored in a newly created folder called "Program" in the C drive

[FatherlyGentleman]

Save data isn't going to the normal folders and instead being stored in a newly created folder called "Program" in the C drive weird thing is i see other people post the exact same error as me but no answer or solution ? 

 

[Beelzybub]

This is a side effect of using the Vortex mod manager. Uninstall the mods you've installed with it, remove the custom paths, and then uninstall the app.

 

[SylenThunder]

Might need to completely nuke everything since the hardlinks Vortex creates really @%$# things up.

 

[FatherlyGentleman]

im not using vortex at all i manually installed all mods myself per instructions

 

[SylenThunder]

Sorry, but the only time I see this issue, is when someone has tried to use Vortex.  Even if you are not using it now, an attempt to use it previously would have created the hardlinks that are causing the problem.

In order to fix it, you must fully remove everything. Manually delete the save folder in "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming" and the client folder under Steam.  Then do a clean installation, and manually add your mods after.

 

[Riamus]

Note that if you change the path for your User Data Folder, you may also create this problem.  You can change that path in the serverconfig.xml file, in your shortcut, or in your Steam Properties for the game.  If you change it to a folder that has paths, it is required that you use quotation marks or apostrophes around the path (I'm not positive which is used in this game, but probably apostrophes).  Otherwise, it assumes the part leading up to the space is the path and not the entire thing.  That means if you're trying to save to a Program Files folder, you're going to get C:\Program\ as the path.

You can correct this, regardless of the cause (other than if you're using Vortex Mod Manager) by setting a User Data Folder somewhere without a space or by using quotes/apostrophes around the path, even if you want to use the default location without having to completely nuke the game.  You'd need to manually move any mods/saves/maps/etc. to the correct location, of course.  If that doesn't work for some reason, then nuking everything is the easiest option.

 

[FatherlyGentleman]

thanks so much to both of you yes i use vortex mods but not the manager either way this fix helped i think i just wont try modding anymore .

 

[BFT2020]

thanks so much to both of you yes i use vortex mods but not the manager either way this fix helped i think i just wont try modding anymore .

Other players will help you navigate the issue, so don't give up on mods yet.