1. Update the Game: If you own the game on Steam, the "Complete Edition" update should apply automatically. This version strips out the GFWL requirement entirely.
2. Activate on Steam: If you own a physical DVD copy, you can often redeem the CD key directly on Steam. This grants you access to the updated digital version that includes the autosave fix.
3. New Save Location: The Steamworks version saves game data locally in a different folder structure than the old GFWL version, ensuring progress is saved without needing an external server connection.

Run as Administrator:

Step 4:

Enter a name and save. The game will now autosave locally to your PC. 2. Manual Profile Import (For Corrupt/Locked Profiles) dirt 3 autosave fix full

He set the controller down, opened a new text file, and typed: Games for Windows LIVE (GFWL) progress is not

Launch the game, set your desired options, and exit normally. The game should regenerate a fresh, working configuration file. Update the Game: If you own the game

• Right-click the save folder → Properties → Security → Edit → add your Windows user and give Full Control.
• On the Properties General tab, ensure “Read-only” is unchecked for the folder and apply to subfolders/files.

| Symptom | Likely Fix | | :--- | :--- | | "Failed to save game" popup | Admin rights + Folder permissions (Part 1) | | Game asks for new profile every launch | Corrupted registry or GFWL remnant (Part 2.3) | | Save works but disappears after PC restart | OneDrive is syncing \Documents. Pause OneDrive. | | Error code 0x0000005 | Disable Controlled Folder Access (Part 2.1) | | Game freezes on autosave icon | Delete savegame folder; verify Steam files. |