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Open the Windows and type Windows Security , then press Enter. Click on Virus & threat protection . Scroll down and click on Manage ransomware protection . Check if Controlled folder access is turned on.

: Move this folder elsewhere (as a backup) and restart the game. This forces the game to create a new, clean profile. 4. Legacy Software Fixes

Cut and paste this folder onto your Desktop (this serves as a backup).

Are you receiving any (e.g., E_FAIL, 0x80070002) when GFWL or Steam launches?

If your save file is already corrupted, DiRT 3 will throw an error every time it attempts an autosave. You must wipe the corrupted cache so the game can generate a clean, functioning save file. How to Apply: Close the game entirely.

You may encounter a specific error message: "The saved profile file is corrupted." This usually appears after the game crashes during a save operation or when there's a mismatch between your game version and your save file.

Select , then scroll down to click Manage ransomware protection .

You are not alone.

: If you prefer to keep GFWL, you may need to download the latest Windows Live Sign-in Assistant