This process often repairs the registry entries that GIANTS Editor uses to "auto-detect" the game path. Step 3: Run as Administrator
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Farming Simulator [Year] Epic Games C:\Program Files\Epic Games\FarmingSimulator[Year] Xbox Game Pass (PC) C:\XboxGames\Farming Simulator [Year]\Content Common Troubleshooting Tips Unzip the Mod giants editor invalid old game install directory
: Ensure the mod you are trying to convert is fully unzipped into its own folder before importing it into the editor. Version Matching This process often repairs the registry entries that
The most direct way to fix this is to tell the Editor exactly where the game is located. Open . Go to the top menu and select File > Preferences . In the window that pops up, look for the General tab. Find the field labeled Game Install Directory . Click the "..." button (browse) next to the text box. Find the field labeled Game Install Directory
Does this fix the error? If yes, the issue was a simple permission block. If not, proceed below.
button to browse and select the main installation folder for that specific game. Formatting the Path Ensure the path points to the main game folder (e.g., Farming Simulator 22 ) and not a subfolder like , unless specifically required. Some users report that switching forward slashes ( ) to backward slashes ( ) manually in the text field can resolve persistent errors. Restart the Editor
Giants Editor creates a configuration file on your computer that saves your preferences, including the last known location of your game. If the editor remembers an incorrect path, it will fail to launch. Deleting or editing this file forces the editor to reset its settings.