# Unable to save scenes

**URL:** <https://community.factoryio.com/t/unable-to-save-scenes/48>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [February 20, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/unable-to-save-scenes/48 "2020-02-20T12:00:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![brunovgr](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/brunovgr/32/12_2.png) [@brunovgr](https://community.factoryio.com/u/brunovgr)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/unable-to-save-scenes/48/1 "2020-02-20T12:00:06Z")

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Inability to save scenes is usually caused by one of two reasons: an expired license; or because Factory I/O lacks write permissions for the folder where scenes are saved.

### Factory I/O license has expired

Without a license the functionality of Factory I/O is restricted and you will not be able to save scenes. Check whether Factory I/O license has expired by looking at the bottom-left corner of the window.

![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/factoryio/original/1X/63c1678b568a27129e782f61d0f42a65de4391d7.png)

If this is the case the ‘Save’ and ‘Save As…’ options of the File menu will be disabled.

![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/factoryio/original/1X/17bcc986097df82a901c6d80fa009b5bf042a257.png)

### Factory I/O has an active license but I still can’t save

The most likely reason for this issue is Factory I/O lacking write permission for the scenes folder. To fix it, try the following:

**1. Run Factory I/O with administrator privileges**

**![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/factoryio/original/1X/4d2f034e1338fcddc358c1d3b9d239404b36e6b4.png)**

Right-click on the Factory I/O icon and select ‘Run as administrator’ from the context menu. Check if you can save now. If not:

**2. Reinstall Factory I/O**

You can download the installer for the latest version [here](https://factoryio.com/download-archive). Make sure to run the installer with administrator privileges. Again, to do so, right-click on the installer file and select ‘Run as administrator’ from the context menu.

If the problem persists please send us a Factory I/O [log file](https://community.factoryio.com/t/obtaining-a-log-file/46) and a message describing your problem.