If it doesn't, create a new folder and name it exactly Soundtoys .

Windows "Controlled Folder Access" or third-party antivirus software often blocks new folder creation in "Public Documents".

Third-party security software identifies the folder creation as a suspicious action.

🚀 Still stuck? Check if your is up to date, as Soundtoys relies heavily on iLok connectivity to validate that root folder!

To better understand the causes of the error, let's take a closer look at the installation process of Soundtoys 5. When you install the plugin, it attempts to create a root folder with the necessary subfolders and files. If any of the following conditions occur, the error message may appear: