Can't download Watchtower

[Ockie69]

I just tried updating Watchtower on Creations. It downloaded to the end then I get the following message "Lacking permissions to write to folder of download. Operation canceled." I have also tried re-downloading the entire mod as the above deleted it, and I got the same message at the end and now I don't have Watchtower. Any assistance with this is appreciated.

 

[SonicPhil]

I just tried updating Watchtower on Creations. It downloaded to the end then I get the following message "Lacking permissions to write to folder of download. Operation canceled." I have also tried re-downloading the entire mod as the above deleted it, and I got the same message at the end and now I don't have Watchtower. Any assistance with this is appreciated.

This is a known Creations issue. See here for a workaround (basically, delete and download; don't update):

Thread 'PSA: Starfield Creation Updates Are Broken (with Solution!)'

May 30, 2025

We've suspected there was a problem with updating things in the Starfield Creations menu since McClarence was first patched, but are now 100% sure of it with the Watchtower patch.

Sometimes when updating a Creation, you will receive only some of the files required, creating version mismatches (for example, you may end up with the updated plugin file, but an old archive file). The most obvious sign of this problem occurring is some elements such as quest names, interaction prompts, or characters will be labeled as "LOOKUP FAILED".

(The issue may manifest in other...

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[twolargepepperoni]

I just tried updating Watchtower on Creations. It downloaded to the end then I get the following message "Lacking permissions to write to folder of download. Operation canceled." I have also tried re-downloading the entire mod as the above deleted it, and I got the same message at the end and now I don't have Watchtower. Any assistance with this is appreciated.

Unfortunately this is another Creation Store bug, different to the one shared above. Have you tried completely exiting Starfield (to desktop or Xbox dashboard), then trying again?