Fix Borderlands 4 Error “Your Settings Have Failed to Save”

One of the best-feeling first-person shooter games, Borderlands 4, is live now, but the game seems buggy, as a lot of players are reporting multiple issues and errors with the game. One of the common errors we found is the “Your settings have failed to save” error. According to reports, players have downloaded the game, but when they try to play the game, they receive an error saying “Your settings have failed to save”. Players are confused as they have not even entered the main menu. If the same error is popping up on your screen while accessing the game, this guide will help you fix this frustrating error.

How to Fix Borderlands 4 Error “Your Settings Have Failed to Save”

Well, the error “Your settings have failed to save” in Borderlands 2 is the recurring error that also appeared in the previous titles of Borderlands. Thankfully, it can be fixed, and here we show you all the working solutions to eliminate this error in Borderlands 4.

1. Update GPU Drivers and Windows

An outdated version of your GPU drivers and/or Windows can be the root cause of this error. Therefore, we will start our troubleshooting guide by updating GPU drivers and Windows to the latest version. 

To update your GPU drivers, visit the official website of the manufacturer of your GPU drivers and install the latest drivers.

For Windows, go to Settings on your PC >> Windows Update >> Check for updates. If you find any new updates, install all updates and reboot your PC once done.

2. Repair Game Files

Any missing or corrupted game files can also cause this error, so try repairing such game files by following the steps below:

On Steam: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify integrity of game files >> Wait for a while until the scanning process completes, and then relaunch the game.

On Epic Games: Open up Epic Games Launcher Library >> Find the game >> Click on the three dots next to the game >> Select Verify. After the scanning, relaunch the game.

3. Add Game’s Executables to Windows Defender Firewall

Sometimes, the game’s executables are blocked by Windows Defender and cause this error. Adding the game’s executables to Windows Defender Firewall can help to fix the error. Here is how to do it:

1. Go to Settings on your PC
2. Open Windows Security >> Firewall & network protection >> Allow an app through firewall
3. Click on Allow another app >> Browse to the Borderlands 4 folder
4. Add both executables:

• The main game’s exe, which should be larger in size, and another smaller support exe file
• Ensure both are checked for private and public networks

5. Once done, relaunch the game.

4. Allow Both Executables Through Controlled Folder Access

Windows Controlled Folder Access sometimes blocks game files and causes that error. So, follow the steps below to eliminate the error.

1. Go to Settings on your PC
2. Open Windows Security >> Virus & threat protection
3. Click on Manage ransomware protection >> Allow an app through Controlled folder access
4. Click on Add an allowed app >> Select Recently blocked apps or browse manually
5. Add both executable files (As shown above – main and smaller exe
6. At last, relaunch the game. 

5. Delete the SaveGames Folder

At times, corrupted save files can prevent the game from functioning and trigger errors like “Your settings have failed to save”. So, follow the steps below to delete the SaveGames folder.

1. First of all, go to Documents\My Games\Borderlands 4\Saved\SaveGames2
2. Delete the SaveGames folder
3. Relaunch the game.

6. Verify Game Files

Some players have managed to resolve this error simply by repairing game files. Any missing or corrupted game files cause this error, so the next solution you can try is to repair such game files. Here is how you can do it on Steam and Epic Games.

On Steam: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify integrity of game files >> Wait for a while until the scanning process completes, and then relaunch the game.

On Epic Games: Open up Epic Games Launcher Library >> Find the game >> Click on the three dots next to the game >> Select Verify. After the scanning, relaunch the game.

7. Ensure Read/Write Access to Game Folders

Sometimes, due to some permission restrictions, Windows may prevent the online game from writing settings. So, ensure read/write access is given to game folders. To do that:

1. Go to the folder where the game is installed on your PC
2. Right-click it
3. Then, go to Properties >> Security tab
4. And ensure your user account has Full Control
5. Once done, apply the changes and relaunch the game.

That’s it for this guide. Hope this guide helped you to fix the ” Borderlands 4 “Your settings have failed to save” error.