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Go to > Update & Security > Windows Security . Select Virus & threat protection .

: Ensure the Dolphin installation and user data folders are not set to "Read-only". Right-click your Dolphin installation directory (or the "Dolphin Emulator" folder in Documents). Properties and apply changes to all subfolders. Configure Antivirus Exclusions

: Antivirus programs, particularly Windows Defender's "Controlled Folder Access" or Avast, often flag Dolphin’s frequent read/write operations as suspicious and block its ability to modify files in the Insufficient Permissions : If Dolphin is installed in a protected directory (like C:\Program Files ), it may lack write access unless specifically granted. File Read-Only Status

: Security software like Windows Defender , Bitdefender , or Avast frequently blocks Dolphin's write attempts. You can try adding Dolphin.exe to your antivirus "allow" list or disabling features like "Controlled folder access" in the Windows Security center .

Go to > Update & Security > Windows Security . Select Virus & threat protection > Manage settings .