Cannot Create Soundtoys Version Root Folder At Soundtoys 5 Hot | QUICK |

Soundtoys requires specific default locations for its root folders. Ensure these paths are accessible and not blocked by symbolic links, which are not supported and can cause crashes. Windows Presets C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Soundtoys\Soundtoys 5 macOS Presets /Users/Shared/Soundtoys/Soundtoys 5 3. Perform a "Clean" Reinstall

Run the SoundToys installer again (as administrator).

Navigate to the tab and click on the Environment Variables button at the bottom. Under User variables , locate both TEMP and TMP . Soundtoys requires specific default locations for its root

: C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\Soundtoys\Soundtoys 5\ New path : C:\Users\Public\Documents\Soundtoys\Soundtoys 5\

Delete these folders if they exist:

[Uninstall via Control Panel] ➡️ [Delete Leftover Shared Folders] ➡️ [Update iLok License Manager] ➡️ [Rerun Soundtoys Installer]

: Delete the "InstalledAAXPlugIns" file if using Pro Tools to force a fresh scan. : Run the latest Soundtoys 5 installer with administrative privileges. 4. iLok & Activation Check Perform a "Clean" Reinstall Run the SoundToys installer

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Exclude the primary VST directory where your Soundtoys files live (e.g., C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Soundtoys ). Clean Reinstallation Procedure apply the fix