Fix Baldur’s Gate 3 FileSystem Error and .Net Core Error

The full release of the popular party-based combat game is finally out. The partial version of this game was released in October 2020 for macOS, Windows, and the Stadia streaming service. Although, this game offers a deep character creation system, an open world, and overall a unique experience, it is not immune to several bugs and issues like the map and mini-map not working, not launching on Steam Deck, crashing at startup, and not launching, among others. In addition to these issues and errors, many BG3 gamers are running into the following errors.

– “FileSystem error

 Failed to create dir: \\?\\Larian Studios\Baldur’s Gate 3

 The system cannot find the path specified.”

Due to this, players are unable to load the game or save their game’s progress. Another error many players are receiving is the following error message. 

– To run this application, you must install .net core. Would you like to download it now?”

Are you also receiving any/both of the error messages and unable to access the game at all? Don’t worry and stick to this guide. Here we show you all potential methods to fix Baldur’s Gate 3 FileSystem error and .Net core error.

How to Fix Baldur’s Gate 3 FileSystem Error and .Net Core Error

Baldur’s Gate 3 is still in the early access period so some bugs and errors are expected. Thankfully, there are a few things you can try to fix FileSystem error and .Net Core error.

How to Fix Baldur’s Gate 3 FileSystem Error

Like many other BG3 gamers, are you also receiving the same above error? Don’t worry, here are the steps to fix it.

1. First of all, try running the game and Steam Client as an administrator. The steps are pretty simple. Right-click on the game’s .exe file and click on ‘Run as administrator’. Do the same process for Steam as well.

2. In case the Microsoft OneDrive Cloud Backup is running in the background, it can also cause this error so try closing the process temporarily and then relaunch the game. 

3. The next best workaround to fix this error is to disable Controlled Folder Access from Windows Security. For this: Go to Settings on your PC >> Update & Security >> Windows Security >> Virus & Threat Protection >> Manage ransomware protection >> Turn off the Controlled folder access.

4. If the error persists, try restoring the game location to default. For this: Right-click on your documents folder in Explorer >> Properties >> Location >> Restore Defaults. Once done, relaunch the game. 

How to Fix Baldur’s Gate 3 .Net Core Error

The main reason why you are seeing this error is that you have installed the game files in the ‘ProgramFiles’ instead of the C driver. So, here is how you can resolve this error.

1. Go to the drive and copy the folder where you have installed the game and paste it to the C drive (C:\Program Files\).

2. Next, make sure to update the game as well as the Steam client to the latest version and then relaunch the game.

3. If that doesn’t work too, make sure to update your Windows and then relaunch the game.

4. You can also try updating your graphics drivers to the latest version.

5. An outdated version of your Windows can also cause this error so try updating your Windows to the latest version. For this: Go to Settings on your PC >> Update & Security >> Windows Update >> Check for updates.

6. Your last resort is to uninstall and reinstall the game on the Steam client.

That’s all you can try fixing Baldur’s Gate 3 .Net Core error.

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