Unexpected Error Keeping You From Creating The File – Windows 7

Here’s how to fix the following error that makes you unable to save to the root of the C: drive in Windows 7:

An unexpected error is keeping you from creating the file. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.

Error 0x80070522

To fix this and enable you to save to the root of the C: drive, you have to disable UAC! 😮

❗ Warning: This is not advised as UAC is a significant security enhancement and stops many many viruses.

To disable UAC, you have to do this in the registry. Change the value of EnableLUA to 0. EnableLUA can be found in the following registry location:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

You need to restart the PC and you will then be able to save files to the root of the C drive.