When attempting to install or run Soundtoys 5, the installer/application fails with an error indicating it cannot create the Soundtoys root folder (e.g., unable to create folder at /Library/Application Support/Soundtoys or C:\ProgramData\Soundtoys). This prevents installation or proper operation of the plugin suite.
Some antivirus software may interfere with the installation process, causing the error message to appear. Disabling your antivirus software may help resolve the issue. cannot create soundtoys version root folder at soundtoys 5
If your Program Files directory is corrupted or heavily restricted, try installing to a different location. Then give full control:
Sometimes, your user profile itself has corrupted permissions. A quick way to test this is to create a fresh Windows user account. When attempting to install or run Soundtoys 5,
If the installation works, the problem is your original user profile’s permission structure. You can migrate your DAW settings to the new account or repair your original profile using Microsoft’s official tools.
The installer is trying to write files to your main Applications folder but your user account does not have permission to do so.
Running the installer as an administrator ensures that the plugin has the necessary permissions to create folders and files in the designated installation directory.