Dirt 3 Autosave Fix !!link!! Full -

It sounds like you’re looking for a way to fix autosave issues in DiRT 3 (likely the original GFWL version, not the Complete Edition).

Here’s a concise fix guide based on common community solutions.

Part 1: The Quick "90% Solution" (Try This First)

Before we go nuclear, attempt this standard fix. It solves the autosave error for most users.

Launch Dirt 3. It will think it’s your first time.
Create a new profile (use a simple name, no symbols).
Complete the opening "Battle of the All-Stars" race until you see the saving icon (spinning wheel).
Exit to desktop. Relaunch. If the game remembers your progress, you are fixed.

If this failed, proceed to the advanced section.

If the quick fix failed, Windows is actively blocking the save. You need to disable "Controlled Folder Access" and force admin rights.

Even if you don't see GFWL, a registry key might be blocking writes.

Press Windows + R, type regedit, press Enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Codemasters\DiRT 3
Look for a key named GFWL. If it exists, delete it.
Look for SavePath. Double-click it. Ensure the path points to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT 3 (no external drives or OneDrive folders).

Periodically back up the save folder (automate with a simple scheduled copy script).
Keep your save folder outside cloud-sync directories or configure the cloud client to exclude it.
Play on a user account with full write permissions or always run the game as admin if you must.
Avoid mods that change save formats unless they explicitly state compatibility.