Jump to content

Why won't Paint net images save to my pc?


Go to solution Solved by otuncelli,

Recommended Posts

  • Solution

There is a security setting in Windows that can prevent certain programs to access certain directories. "Pictures" is one these protected directories.

 

Press "Win" key (opens the Start menu) and type "Controlled folder access" and click on it.

 

You can turn this setting off or add "PaintDotNet.exe" to its allowed list:

image.png.bc90527a2d92ebe97a3f86885df12db3.png

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
  • You're a Smart Cookie! 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Another solution is not to save to C:\Pictures at all to avoid such unwanted MS 'security' issues.

 

Create a Pictures folder on your secondary HDD or attached storage (HDD/SSD/flash drive) and save stuff to that instead.

 

With USB 3.0 or better the read/write speed to the alternative internal or external storage device is only marginally slower at worst and can be faster with USB 3.2 particularly if your primary drive is a HDD.

 

Edited by IHaveNoName
  • Thanks 1

IHaveNoName.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...