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Troubleshooting: Unable to Create Soundtoys Version Root Folder at Soundtoys 5 Link

typically occurs during the installation or initial launch of Soundtoys 5 Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder

Part 4: Special Case – Soundtoys 5 on Windows 11 with OneDrive

A growing number of users encounter this error because Windows 11 often redirects Documents folders to OneDrive. Soundtoys may try to create its root folder inside C:\Users\...\OneDrive\Documents\Soundtoys, and OneDrive’s file locking conflicts with symlink creation. Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder

If the root folder is corrupted, the most reliable path forward is a deep clean of the existing files. For Mac Users: Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder

Method 3: Temporarily Disable Antivirus and Windows Defender

Real-time protection can interfere with folder creation.

• Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder. To see it: Click "View" at the top of File Explorer → Check Hidden items.

4.2 Check for a File Named "Soundtoys 5 Link"

A regular file with that name blocks folder creation.