If you encounter the error message 'indicating that you cannot save due to a write access error, this indicates that your computer operating system requires a higher level of permission for Silhouette Studio than your current setup is providing.


Resolving Write Access


Please do the following:

  1. Go to the Silhouette Studio icon where you usually open the program from
  2. Right-click on the Silhouette Studio icon
  3. Choose 'Run As Administrator'
  4. If you see a User Account Control prompt, accept it

If this does not resolve the issue:

  1. Press [Windows]+R on the keyboard simultaneously
  2. Type in %programfiles(x86)%
  3. Press Enter
  4. Right-click on the folder Silhouette America
    NOTE: If the 'Silhouette America' folder is not present, right-click on Silhouette Studio folder
  5. Select the Properties option
  6. Select the Security tab
  7. Select the Advanced button
  8. Select the Change Permissions button and provide authorization
  9. Check the box entitled "Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object"
  10. Select Yes on the Windows Security pop-up
  11. Select Okay