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How To Fix Oblivion Remastered “Disk Full – Save Failed Issue”

By / Tech, The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered / April 28, 2025

The “Disk Full – Save Failed” error is preventing gamers from playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, but there’s a simple fix.

Picture of Deadlands in Oblivion Remastered
Deadlands in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered saw tremendous success. In fact, it reached over 215k concurrent players on Steam alone within a week of its release. The console numbers are expected to be much higher. However, despite Oblivion Remastered’s success and fan favoritism, some gamers are unable to enjoy this game as they are met with the “Disk Full – Save Failed” issue. Apparently, Oblivion Remastered fails to save its progress locally.

This issue led to some uproar in online communities like X and Reddit, where gamers are exploring a solution. Well, the good news is here. We have some fixes that should definitely solve the “Disk Full – Save Failed” issue for good. Below, you will find all the fixes for this issue.

Fixes for “Disk Full – Save Failed Issue” in Oblivion Remastered

Picture of The Mehrunes Dagon armor in Oblivion Remastered
The Mehrunes Dagon armor in Oblivion Remastered (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Oblivion Remastered saves its progress in your computer’s “Documents” folder. However, depending on a PC’s configuration, it may not have the necessary permissions to access that folder, which triggers the disk full issue. There are two ways of fixing this issue, which are listed below:

1) Manually Create the Oblivion Save Folder

Oblivion Remastered is unable to create a save folder in your computer’s “Documents” folder, and that’s the cause behind the error. Manually creating the folders seems to fix it for some users. Follow these steps:

  • Launch Windows Explorer and go to the Documents folder.
  • Next, go to the “My Games” folder and create a new folder there called “Oblivion Remastered.”
  • Next, create another folder inside the newly created folder and save it as “Saved.”
  • Now, relaunch the game, and it should be able to save the progress files without any issues.

2) Turn Off Controlled Folder Access

Controlled Folder Access is a security feature that prevents unauthorized programs and games from accessing Documents and other sensitive folders. Turning this feature off will allow the game to access the Documents folder just fine. Here’s how to turn off the Controlled Folder Access feature:

  • Search for Windows Security/Windows Defender and launch it.
  • Click on the Virus & threat protection option.
  • Next, click on the Manage Settings button under the Virus & threat protection settings.
  • Next, scroll down and click on the Manage Controlled Folder Access button.
  • Now, toggle off the Controlled Folder Access feature.

Final Words on “Disk Full – Save Failed Issue” in Oblivion Remastered

Picture of the Oblivion Remastered logo
The Oblivion Remastered logo (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

The “Disk Full – Save Failed Issue” triggers in PCs where the Controlled Folder Access security feature is turned on. Turning this feature off fixes the issue for most people. There are two ways of doing it. Try them serially to minimize the chances of errors.

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