There Was An Unhandled Exception Trying To Save Your Rom To Disk
The "unhandled exception trying to save your ROM to disk" error typically occurs when using the Universal Pokemon Randomizer (UPR) or its ZX variant. It usually indicates that the program encountered an unexpected file state, permission issue, or software incompatibility while attempting to write the new ROM file. Common Causes & Solutions
Increase Java Memory: The randomizer requires adequate memory to process saves. If your system has restricted Java settings (e.g., _JAVA_OPTIONS set to 512M), you may need to delete that environment variable to allow the program to use more RAM.
Run as Administrator: Right-click the randomizer executable and select "Run as Administrator." This is often required to grant the program permission to write files to your drive. The "unhandled exception trying to save your ROM
2. Error Details
- Error Type:
System.IO.IOExceptionorSystem.UnauthorizedAccessException(generalized as unhandled exception) - Message: “There was an unhandled exception trying to save your ROM to disk.”
- Location: Save routine in
RomSaveManager.SaveToDisk() - User Action Triggering Error: User clicked “Save ROM to Disk” after loading or editing ROM contents.
Example for RetroArch Flatpak:
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Avoid "Trimmed" ROMs: If you have used a tool to reduce the file size of your ROM (trimming), the randomizer may fail to save. Use a completely unmodified, clean ROM instead.
: Do not overwrite the original or a previous randomized file. Give the new file a completely unique name. Move the Program and ROM : Place both the randomizer.jar Example for RetroArch Flatpak: The User Experience I
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