DaVinci Resolve Write Permission Errors in Windows 10

You've been proactive about protecting your PC from Ransomware - you have all the latest virus definitions updated, the newest anti-virus software installed, and you set up Ransomware protection in Windows Security.

And you want to work on a video editing project in DaVinci Resolve.

But, when you launch the program you get "DaVinci Resolve does not have write permissions for the selected cache path"; "DaVinci Resolve does not have write permissions for the selected gallery path"; and "DaVinci Resolve does not have write permissions for the selected capture path"

DaVinci Resolve Write Error Messages

  

 

(Yes, those are Macintosh paths - error messages and potential solution taken from the Blackmagic Design Forums.)

What's the solution to DaVinci Write Error Messages on Windows 10?

You've opened the folders in  File Explorer, right clicked, and unset 'Read Only'; you've made sure the change applied to the sub-folders. But you keep getting the errors!

Your diligence in protecting your computer from viruses and ransomware has actually caused the problem.  To solve, you need to visit the Virus and Threat Protection settings in Windows 10:

 

Scroll down and find 'Manage Ransomware Protection' and click the link. 

 

When the Ransomware Protection panel is up, click the "Allow an app through Controlled Folder Access". Enter your Admin credentials if prompted.

 

The simplest way is to click the Add an Allowed App, and choose Recently Blocked Apps.  You should find DaVinci Resolve in the list - and when you add it, you'll see the program file in the list of allowed apps!

 

 

 Close out of Windows Security, launch DaVinci Resolve again, and you should find the errors have gone away! You can now create or edit a video project in DaVinci Resolve!

I hope this has helped you with your DaVinci Resolve Write Error Messages!

- Will England