Like most PC games, Borderlands 4 is not exempt from bugs and errors. Players are frequently running into the Settings Have Failed to Save error, which seems to either crash the game or not let players start or progress through it. There are a few things that could be done to bypass this error message, and this guide will give you the rundown on how to fix the settings failed error in Borderlands 4.
Fix Settings Have Failed to Save Error in Borderlands 4
This error usually appears if your antivirus has locked access to the game’s files. The most common fix that most players said worked for them is to manually whitelist the game’s .exe files. Just follow the steps below to know how to fix the error.
- First, locate the Borderlands 4 game folder on your PC by heading into either:
- Steam > Library > right click on Borderlands 4 > Manage > Browse Local Files.
- Epic Games Launcher > right click on Borderlands 4 in library > Manage > Select the folder icon beside Installation.
- Keep this folder minimized, then head over to your Start menu > Settings > Privacy and Security.
- Under this, select Windows Security, then head over to Virus and Threat Protection. Scroll down to find the Ransomware Protection option and select Manage.
- Either select the Off option under Controlled Folder Access, or allow it and click Yes. If you have allowed controlled folder access, then click on the button Add to Allow Apps.
- Browse through the Borderlands 4 game folder and select the .exe file.
- You also need to add the .exe file within Win64, and the Steam pathway for this file is Steam > steam app > common > Borderlands 4 > Oakgame > Binaries > Win64. It should be something similar if going through the Epic Games Launcher.
After adding both game files, launch the game to see if it works. Otherwise, repeat the above steps under any other active antivirus software on your PC. Also, check with Windows Firewall and allow the game files to run here too, and we have detailed the steps for it below.
- Click on the Windows button and search for the Control Panel.
- Under the Control Panel, click on System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
- On the left panel, select the Allow an App option, then click on the Change Settings button on top followed by the Allow Another App button at the bottom of the menu.
- Click the browse button, then add the first Borderlands 4.exe file and press the Open > Add button. Click on browse again and add the other .exe file within the Win64 folder.
- Click on the OK button once both files have been added, then launch the game.
Other Tips to Try
- Apply admin access or read/write access to both game .exe files.
- Uninstall and reinstall the game
- Reboot the system and check network connectivity. You could also try a different network, hotspot, or Ethernet.
- Check system requirements and see if your PC meets the requirements.
- Repair game files by right-clicking Borderlands 4 on Steam/ Epic Launcher and selecting Manage > Verify file.
- Check for updates to your system and the game files, then update accordingly.
Most bugs usually resolve on their own after a while, so just give it some time. But if it doesn’t, contact the Borderlands 4 Customer Support Team and raise the issue with them to get it sorted. Once you get this working, get a read into a key change introduced in Borderlands 4, on How do Enhancements work. Your first task, when you begin, is also to locate All 4 Safehouse Locations In FadeFields to enable fast travel in this open-world game.
