A much-awaited first-person shooter game of 2024 “Black Ops 6 (BO6)” is finally out now. However, many players are struggling to access the game as they are running into several technical glitches and errors with the game. One of the common errors reported by several players is the “File write” error. Usually, this error appears when the game does not have certain permissions to write data to files or folders. However, it may also occur when any game files are missing or corrupted. Thankfully, this guide has covered all potential methods to resolve this error.
How to Fix Black Ops 6 File Write Error
Go through all the steps below one by one until you fix the Black Ops 6 file write error.
1. Run the Game as an Administrator
The very first workaround to fix this error is to simply run the game as an administrator. This will ensure that the game always runs with the necessary administrative privileges. To do that is pretty simple: Right-click on the game’s executable (.exe) file >> Properties >> Compatibility >> and check the box “Run this program as an administrator”. Then, click on Apply and Ok. Once done, relaunch the game and you should be able to play the game without the error.
2. Repair Game Files
Any missing or corrupted game files can also cause this error so in the next workaround we will try to fix such game files. For this: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify the integrity of game files. Once the scanning process is done, relaunch the game.
3. Perform a Clean Boot in Windows
The next best and most effective workaround is to perform a clean boot in Windows. This step will help to identify whether background applications or programs are causing issues with the game. Click here to visit the official Microsoft site and follow all steps to perform a clean boot in Windows.
4. Temporary Disable Your Firewall or Antivirus Program
This is one of the classic and effective solutions to fix this error. Sometimes, your security program mistakenly blocks the game from accessing your device smoothly. However, if you don’t want to disable your security program temporarily, you can try adding the game as an exception. This will allow the antivirus program to avoid the game files before running.
5. Reinstall the Game
If you are still struggling to fix the file write error in BO6, then your last option is to uninstall the game files and then reinstall it. This will also fix any corrupted game files.
That’s all for this guide on how to fix the Black Ops 6 file write error.
Also read: How to fix Black Ops 6 crashing on startup.
