Word: The save process cannot be completed due to a file permission error

The Word error "The saving process cannot be completed due to a file authorization error" annoys many users. Finally, the file can no longer be saved and you have to save it under a new name. We'll show you how to fix it.

The save process cannot be completed due to a file permission error

1. Open any document in Word and click on the "File" tab.
2. Then select "Options" on the left and the "Trust Center" at the bottom.
3. You will find the "Settings for the Trust Center" button here. Click on it and then navigate to "Trusted locations" in the left menu column.
4. At this point you have to "add a new location". You will find this button in the lower section.
5. With "Browse" you can now select a folder on the computer, for example your "Documents".
6. Then make sure to tick "Subfolders in this location are also trustworthy".
7. Now you can close all windows with "OK". You can find the details again in detail in our picture gallery below.

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Open the "Options" via "File".

Select "Trust Center" (1) on the left and click on the "Trust Center Settings" button (2).

Then select "Trusted locations" (1) and add a new location (2).

With "Browse" (1) you can select the folder with your Word file and include all subfolders (2).