Are you installing on a Windows machine with a custom TEMP folder, or on a Mac using an M1/M2/M3 chip?
If the installer fails, manually create the following directory structure: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Soundtoys\Soundtoys 5 Phase 3: Post-Installation Fixes (If Plugin Still Fails) Move VSTs: Are you installing on a Windows machine with
: Ensure you are running both the installer and your DAW with administrative privileges to give the software permission to create the required root folders. Default Installation Paths throwing the root folder error.
If you previously uninstalled SoundToys 5 but remnants remain (e.g., registry keys or the SoundToys 5 Link service), a new installation may conflict with these ghosts, throwing the root folder error. Are you installing on a Windows machine with