Alex Ruben
How To Resolve Saving Issues in TheHunter Call of the Wild on PC
If you’ve played theHunter Call of the Wild and noticed your progress vanishing or the game flat-out refusing to save, it can be super frustrating. Usually, it’s some weird permission thing, or conflicting settings, or even cloud sync messing things up. These kinds of issues pop up on Windows pretty often, and honestly, fixing them isn’t too complicated once you get a handle on what’s going on. This isn’t about deep diving into game files but about making sure Windows and your system are playing nice with the game’s save system. After doing some tweaking, most folks find their saves stick around and fire up smoothly. If you’ve been banging your head against the wall, these steps should help get things back on track. And yeah, sometimes it’s just a simple permission tweak or a firewall allowance — but those little things matter more than you’d think.
How to Fix theHunter Call of the Wild Not Saving on PC
Fix 1: Adjust Ransomware Protection Settings
This is kind of weird, but Windows security features like Controlled Folder Access can block the game from saving files. If the game isn’t allowed to write to your save folder, it just won’t work. On some setups, this fails the first time, then you go back, tweak the settings, and suddenly everything’s fine. It’s worth checking if your game has permission to access the folder where it tries to save data.
- Open Windows Settings with Windows + I.
- Go to Privacy & security > Windows Security.
- Select Virus & threat protection.
- Scroll down to Manage Ransomware Protection and open it.
- Find Controlled Folder Access and click Allow an app through Controlled folder access.
- Click Yes if prompted for admin permissions.
- Hit Add an allowed app and browse to your game’s installation folder. Usually, it’s something like
C:\Program Files\TheHunteror wherever you installed it. - Select the game’s executable, generally named something like
TheHunter.exe, then click Open.
This should stop Windows from blocking the game from saving files. Basically, you’re telling Windows to stop interfering with the game’s writes. Few things are more annoying than security settings blocking normal app functions, but once they’re set right, it’s fine. On some machines, these changes are immediate, but on others, a reboot or game restart helps.
Fix 2: Make Sure the Firewall Isn’t Blocking the Game
If Windows Firewall thinks the game’s suspicious or just doesn’t have explicit permission, saving can get messier than it needs to be. Gaming is a big enough hassle without firewall blocks, so letting the game through is usually a straightforward fix.
- Open Control Panel — just type “Control Panel” into the start menu and hit Enter.
- Go to System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
- Press Change settings at the top—admin rights needed here.
- Click Allow another app, then hit Browse.
- Navigate to your game’s folder, pick the main executable (like
TheHunter.exe), and click Open. - Finally, tap Add. Make sure both Private and Public checkboxes are ticked if you’re on different networks.
This way, Windows won’t block save files or network features that could affect save syncing. Sometimes, just enabling the app in the firewall is enough, and on others, you might need to toggle some network permissions or restart.
Fix 3: Check Your Steam Cloud Settings (If Using Steam)
If the game is run via Steam, cloud sync could be messing with your saves. Sometimes, toggling this on/off helps, especially if the game saves locally but doesn’t upload or download properly.
- In Steam, right-click on the game in your library and select Properties.
- Head to the General tab.
- Find the option Enable Steam Cloud Synchronization and make sure it’s checked. If it’s already on, try unchecking it, close the properties, relaunch the game, then re-enable it.
- Keep an eye on the cloud icons when you launch/save — if they show sync errors, that might be your root cause.
Sometimes, the cloud sync gets confused, especially after updates or if your internet is flaky. Disabling it temporarily can help confirm whether it’s the culprit. Just remember, disabling cloud sync means your saves are only local, so make sure you have backups if needed.
Fix 4: Make sure your Windows username doesn’t have odd characters
This one’s sneaky — some games or their save routines choke on special characters like &, %, or symbols in usernames or folder names. Double-check your Windows username (e.g., your folder path like C:\Users\YourName) doesn’t have anything weird. If it does, creating a new user with a normal name might fix the saving hiccup. It’s not ideal, but worth a shot if nothing else sticks.
Fix 5: Disable Other Cloud Syncs (OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.)
This isn’t so much a fix as a “try to eliminate interference.” Cloud-synced folders like OneDrive or Google Drive sometimes lock files or sync over files the game is trying to save. If you’ve got these running in the background, consider pausing or closing them temporarily, then starting the game again. Sometimes, they just lock the save files enough to prevent writing, or cause some weird conflicts.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
- Always run the game as administrator — right-click the game icon and select Run as administrator. This grants it the permissions it needs to write where it should.
- Make sure the game is fully updated—patches have been known to fix save bugs.
- Check that your drive isn’t nearly full; lack of space can stop saves from happening.
Wrap-up
Getting theHunter Call of the Wild to save properly can be a bit of a hassle, but most of the time it’s related to Windows permissions or security settings. The key is to make sure the game isn’t blocked from writing files, whether that’s through Windows Security, Firewall, or conflicting cloud services. Sometimes, a simple reboot or game restart after changes is needed, but once everything’s allowed correctly, saves should stick around as they’re supposed to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the game still won’t save?
Check for any other software conflicts — maybe antivirus or background processes are interfering. Reinstalling the game can sometimes help if nothing else works.
Can save files be recovered if lost?
Usually, they’re stored in your Documents folder or in the game’s save directory inside AppData. If you have backup software or cloud sync, check if any backups or previous versions are available.
Is there a manual save feature in the game?
Some games let you manually save — check the in-game menu options or hotkeys. If not, the game probably autosaves only.
Summary
- Make sure the game isn’t blocked by Windows Security or Firewall.
- Check if cloud sync is messing things up — toggle it off/on.
- Ensure your Windows username is simple and doesn’t have weird chars.
- Close other cloud sync apps like OneDrive when playing.
- Run the game as admin and keep it updated.