Troubleshooting geforce instant replay save location Errors

Some users reported Error 1671: The specified path, file name, or both are too long. Specified path is too long. Instant Replay save location is too long, and the error appears when users try to start the game, record instant replays, or restore instant replays.

  • Many users reported getting geforce instant replay save location errors, and it’s related to your GeForce settings.
  • You can quickly fix this error by changing your Instant Replay settings, but first, you should update your graphics drivers.
  • On this page, you’ll find plenty of GeForce-related guides, and you can also find our GeForce Fix Hub.
  • If you’re having problems with your Windows 10, you can find the solutions in our Windows 10 Errors Hub.

Check the CD/DVD drive

  1. If you haven’t inserted a physical disc, the disc drive might be faulty.
  2. Insert the disc.
    Insert the disc.
  3. Verify the DVD drive is available and the CD/DVD drive can be inserted.

Check the Program Files folder

  1. Go to the Program Files folder and look for the GeForce Experience folder. If the folder exists, you’re all set.
  2. If the folder doesn’t exist, you need to create a new folder: right click in the Program Files folder and select New > Folder
    If the folder doesn't exist, you need to create a new folder: right click in the Program Files folder and select New > Folder
  3. Give the folder the name GeForce Experience.

Use the dedicated troubleshooter

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.
  3. Go to the Troubleshoot tab and select Gaming.
    Go to the Troubleshoot tab and select Gaming.
  4. Select “Save for Xbox One” and click Run the troubleshooter.

Run SFC and DISM scans

  1. Press the Windows key + S hotkey to open the search box.
  2. Enter cmd in the search box.
    Enter cmd in the search box.
  3. Right-click Command prompt and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
  4. Next, run the command below: sfc /scannow
  5. Then, press the Enter key.
  6. If SFC finds any errors, it will fix them.
  7. Press the Windows key + S hotkey to open the search box.
    Press the Windows key + S hotkey to open the search box.
  8. Enter cmd in the search box.
    Enter cmd in the search box.
  9. Right-click Command prompt and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
  10. Then, run the command below: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  11. Press the Enter key.
    Press the Enter key.

Change game settings

  1. Go to Geforce Experience and click on Settings.
  2. In the General tab, check the box next to Save game to PC.
  3. In the Screenshots tab, check Save game screenshot.
    In the Screenshots tab, check Save game screenshot.

What can I do if geforce instant replay save location is not saving?

  1. This error is caused by problems when saving to the NVIDIA GeForce Experience cache.
  2. Check the NVIDIA GeForce Experience settings and try changing the save location.
    Check the NVIDIA GeForce Experience settings and try changing the save location.
  3. If the problem persists, clear the NVIDIA GeForce Experience cache.
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