Dirt 3 - Fix for Windows Live Sign-In Problem - Steam Community
Launch the game, set your desired options, and exit normally. The game should regenerate a fresh, working configuration file.
: Navigate to Documents\My Games\DiRT3 and ensure the folder is not marked as "Read-only" . If it is, uncheck the box and apply changes to all subfolders. 3. Fixing Graphics & Hardware Settings Not Saving dirt 3 autosave fix full
The DiRT 3 autosave issue is a notorious problem that stems primarily from the game's original integration with the now-defunct service. If you are playing the older version of DiRT 3, the game may fail to create a profile or save progress because it cannot connect to the GFWL servers.
: When prompted to sign in to GFWL, scroll down the text of the "Create New Profile" window. Look for a clickable link that says "create a local profile" . This allows you to save locally without an internet connection to Microsoft's servers. Dirt 3 - Fix for Windows Live Sign-In
If you are still using the non-complete version, the autosave failure is likely due to the lack of an active GFWL profile.
For the most stable experience, it is highly recommended to use , which officially removed GFWL in favor of Steamworks. Below are the comprehensive steps to fix autosave issues for both versions. 1. Fix for Original DiRT 3 (GFWL Version) If it is, uncheck the box and apply
If the game resets your resolution or settings every time you launch: Navigate to Documents\My Games\DiRT3\hardwaresettings . Delete the contents of the hardwaresettings folder.