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Dirt 3 Autosave Fix __full__ Full 【Desktop】

The "autosave fix" for primarily addresses a critical bug where the game fails to save progress or crashes during the "Saving Content" screen. This issue became widespread following the transition from Games for Windows Live (GFWL) Steamworks

2. Fix for original GFWL version

Step-by-step full fix

  1. Disable Steam Cloud sync for DiRT 3: In Steam, right-click DiRT 3 → Properties → General → uncheck “Keep games saves in the Steam Cloud” (if present). Then ensure the correct local save is present or replace it with a known-good copy.
  2. Run in compatibility mode: Right-click the game executable → Properties → Compatibility → set to an earlier Windows version (e.g., Windows 7) if you suspect OS compatibility issues.
  3. Repair permissions explicitly: Adjust folder security for the save directory: right-click folder → Properties → Security → Edit → give your user Full Control. Apply to subfolders and files.
  4. Check disk health: Run chkdsk or SMART diagnostics to rule out disk errors that corrupt save writes.
  5. Use a clean launcher: If using mods, uninstall or disable them and test the vanilla game. Third-party launchers or overlays can lock save files; disable overlays (Steam Overlay, Discord Overlay) to test.
  6. Restore from backups: If you keep manual backups, restore a previous working save into the save folder and verify autosave behavior. If autosave works after restoring, regularly back up saves.

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