Are we unable to make permanent changes to the Usersettings.txt file now?

Arunei
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Normally I have this set to skip the logos that come up before you can login, it's the SkipOpeningMovies option or something like that. I've changed it from 0 to 1 three or four times (it reset after Markarth I think it was) and I'm definitely in the Live folder and I'm definitely saving the document, yet every time I launch the game it still plays the logos, and when I check the .txt it's defaulted back to 0 for the setting. I know it's saving because I'll close the file, and then opening it again without launching the game, and the setting is still set to 1. It seems like it only resets when I launch the game.
Edited by Arunei on May 16, 2021 7:22PM
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  • Elsonso
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    Try deleting the file, let the game make a new one, then update the new version?

    (Edit: your file may have something in it that is causing the game to toss it and write a new one)
    Edited by Elsonso on May 16, 2021 7:31PM
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  • SirAndy
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    Mark the file as read-only after you change it (with the game/launcher closed)
    :smile:

    PS: But don't forget to remove the read-only before major game updates, just in case that the file needs to be updated as well

    Edited by SirAndy on May 16, 2021 7:29PM
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  • Arunei
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    I've done both of these and now it seems to be saving, thankfully haha. Thanks for the suggestions.
    PC-NA | Been around since closed beta | Alt account: Arunei PC-NA

    Avid RPer. Hit me up in-game @Ras_Lei if you're interested in getting together for some arr-pee shenanigans!

    RP Characters:
    Sarah Lacroix: Breton Vampire who really really REALLY likes likes learning Magick and also her Altmer husbando
    Kaalhil Swiftstrike: Tiny shapeshifting monster hunter Bosmeri lady with enough sass to kill a dragon or ten
    Gwendolyn Jenelle: Friendly healer with a coffee addiction and her own medical practice
    Krisiel: Literally crazy Werewolf, no like legit insane. She nuts
    Kiju Veran: Ex-Fighters Guild Suthay who likes to punch things and is also a spy and ALSO a Werewolf
    Niralae Elsinal: Young Altmeri woman with way too much Magicka and Vampire husbando
    Slondor: TESified Slenderman, except lazier and has more of a thing for deals than Clavicus Vile does
    Marius Vastino: Sarah's Imperial apathetic sire who likes to monologue
    Lirawyn Calatare: Traveling performer and bard who's 101% vanilla bean
    Soliril Larethian: Blind alchemist who uses animals to see and brews plagues in his spare time
  • ZOS_Bill
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    We appreciate the post updating that you can now make changes to the usersettings file. With the issue now resolved, this thread is being closed.
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