Microsoft KB Archive/896928

= You may receive the &quot;File is read only unable to save game&quot; error message when you try to save your current game in Zoo Tycoon 2 =

Article ID: 896928

Article Last Modified on 11/14/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to save your current game in Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2, you may receive the following error message:

File is read only unable to save game



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Saved folder in Zoo Tycoon 2 is missing. Typically, the Saved folder is located in the following folder:

C:\documents and settings\username\application data\Microsoft games\zoo tycoon 2\default profile\saved



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, create a new folder in the Zoo Tycoon 2 folder. Name the new folder Saved. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Quit all the programs that are running.
 * 2) Click Start, click Run, type “%appdata%\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2\Default Profile”, and then click OK.
 * 3) In Microsoft Windows Explorer, click File, point to New, and then click Folder.
 * 4) Type the name Saved.
 * 5) Quit Windows Explorer.

Additional query words: locked permission zoot zt

Keywords: kbsavefile kbtshoot kbprb KB896928

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