Ensure Cloud save synchronization is toggled off in settings if you are using an integrated launcher. 3. Check for Permission & Antivirus Blocks
If your Documents folder is backed up by OneDrive , ensure the service is running. If it's paused or disconnected, the game may lose "permission" to read your save path.
Find profile.dat and delete it. You should also delete steam_autocloud.vdf if it exists.
Often, the error is caused by a buggy cloud sync that keeps downloading a "corrupted" version of your profile.
