However, recently many users claimed that they are unable to save files to desktop.
When they take a stab at save a file to the desktop, an oops message File path.
Check the filename and retry appears or they find that the Desktop option not showing in Save As.
Also, other antivirus software may prevent you from saving files on your desktop.
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Solutions to Unable to Save Files to Desktop
Solution 1.
Enabling Controlled Folder Access prevents files in protected directories from being changed.
Here you could seehow to turn off Controlled Folder Access.
Press theWindows + Ikeyboard shortcut to open prefs.
Then select theUpdate & Securityoption.
In the new window, scroll down to turn off the button underControlled folder access.
In the UAC window, select theYesoption to make this change take effect.
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Solution 2.
UnderControlled folder access, click onAllow an app through Controlled folder access.
In the new window, smack the+ iconnext toAdd an allowed app.
Then find, select, and launch the wanted app.
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Solution 3.
Go to theVirus & threat protection settingspage as described in Solution 1 and Solution 2.
Then switch the button underReal-time protectionto off.
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Solution 4.
So, to rule this cause out, you candisable all antiviruses temporarily.
